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July 13, 2004


Oakton Offers New Nonprofit Certificate

Enhance your career by enrolling in Nonprofit Advancement, a new certificate program at Oakton Community College designed to cover marketing, fundraising, grant writing, public relations, and other skills needed by nonprofit groups.

Nonprofit Advancement is a 21-credit-hour class series that allows professionals to complete the certificate in 18 months or less. Courses available in fall 2004 include:

Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations (MKT 132) emphasizes the development of strategic planning, fundraising, and attracting volunteers. This three-credit, seven-week course meets 6:30 - 10 p.m., starting Tuesday, Sept. 14.

Fundraising and Grant Writing (MKT 134) explores how nonprofits further their mission by securing financial resources from individuals, foundations, and government sources. This three-credit, seven-week class meets 6:30 - 10 p.m., starting Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Financial Management of Nonprofits (MKT 136) covers the basic financial issues and budget considerations involved in operating a nonprofit organization. This two-credit, 14-week course meets 6 - 10:15 p.m., beginning Monday, Sept. 13.

In-person registration during summer is Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. at the Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road, and at the Ray Hartstein Campus, 7701 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Students with current applications or who have attended Oakton within the last three years or Alliance of Lifelong Learning (ALL) classes within the last five years may register online at webreg.oakton.edu, or by Touch-Tone at 847-635-1616.

For more information, contact Sue Cisco, chair of marketing and management, at 847-635-1872, or scisco@oakton.edu.


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