Nationally Recognized Duke Nonprofit Management Program
Offers Local Courses

The Danville Regional Foundation and the Harvest Foundation partner to provide
Training to regional nonprofits at reduced rate

Danville, VA (May 19, 2010) - The Duke University Nonprofit Management (NPM) Program has been a nationally acclaimed, leading educational resource for the nonprofit community for approximately 20 years. As a service to nonprofit organizations located in the city of Danville, Pittsylvania County and Martinsville-Henry County in Virginia, as well as Caswell County, NC, the Danville Regional Foundation (DRF) and the Harvest Foundation are teaming up to sponsor world-class offerings. These courses typically cost $600. With support from the foundations, nonprofits pay only $35 per class.

"It was an excellent program and I'd recommend it to every nonprofit manager," said Lascelles James, Director of Danville Operations for the Southside Business Technology Center in Danville. "I certainly learned a lot - from 990 tax forms to new trends in the nonprofit arena. The networking was tremendous. The instructors brought both learned and practical experience to the table, and the ability to exchange ideas with peer nonprofits was invaluable."

"I'm responsible for different things as executive director than my previous experience allowed," said Denise Buckner, Executive Director for the Free Clinic of Danville. "This program gave me expert advice and new knowledge about board relations and strategic planning. It also allowed me to build a strong network with peers, instructors and other consultants affiliated with Duke programs."

"The program provides an invaluable opportunity for professional development that would ordinarily be both too costly and time consuming to consider for many local nonprofit agencies," said Barbara Parker, Piedmont Arts Association Director of Programs. "I believe everyone will come away with a better understanding of what it takes to manage effectively and to seek sustainable funding for the important programs we provide in the community. I am grateful to the Harvest Foundation and the Danville Regional Foundation for offering this opportunity 'right here in our own back yard.'"

Registration is required for session participation and will be accessible through the Foundations' websites only. Courses alternate locations between the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) in Danville, Va., and the New College Institute (NCI) in Martinsville, VA. The upcoming schedule of course offerings include:

  • Monday, May 24, 2010 - "Strategic Planning Tools" (IALR 9am-4pm)
  • Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - "Writing a Nonprofit Business Plan" (NCI, 9am-2pm)
  • Tuesday, August 24, 2010" - Program Evaluation for Funding and Sustainability" (IALR, 9am-1pm)
  • Tuesday, September 28, 2010 - "Nonprofit Professional's Role as Change Agent" (NCI, 9am-2pm)
  • Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - "Next Generation Governance" (IALR, 9am-2pm)
  • Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - "Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers" (NCI, 9am-2pm)

Nonprofits in the city of Danville, Pittsylvania County and Caswell County can register here. Nonprofit organizations in Martinsville-Henry County can register at http://www.theharvestfoundation.org. For further information on the Duke University Nonprofit Management Program, please go to www.learnmore.duke.edu/nonprofit.

About the Danville Regional Foundation
The Danville Regional Foundation (DRF) focuses on transforming the regional economy and creating a prosperous culture to benefit all Dan River citizens. It does this by making long-term investments to improve education, economic vitality, community wellness, financial stability and civic capacity for citizens throughout the City of Danville, Virginia; Pittsylvania County, Virginia; and Caswell County, North Carolina. Since its establishment in 2005, DRF has invested more than $40 million through over 40 grants. DRF is committed to fostering collaboration, establishing partnerships and working across borders and with many types or organizations to rethink tomorrow and create solutions, positioning the Dan River Region as a place of opportunities. DRF encourages and supports new approaches, and believes that initiative and courage to view things from fresh and different perspectives enables everyone working "Together to Build a Brighter Future."

About the Harvest Foundation
The Harvest Foundation researches and responsibly invests in programs and initiatives to address local challenges in health, education, and community vitality. The Harvest Foundation is dedicated to making Martinsville / Henry County the residence of choice by enhancing opportunities and quality of life for all its citizens. The Harvest Foundation was established in 2002 from the sale of the Memorial Hospital of Martinsville & Henry County. For more information, please go to http://www.theharvestfoundation.org.

Starling McKenzie
Senior Program Officer
Danville Regional Foundation
434.799.2176

Angela R. Logan
Program Officer – Education
The Harvest Foundation of the Piedmont
276.632.3329

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