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PROGRAM
PROGRAM BENEFITS | CNM STUDENTS | TESTIMONIALS | GLOBAL CLASSROOM
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
On the Certificate Program
“My experience with UIC was excellent - this was my first experience with online training and I am now a believer. I felt that the teaching was targeted, up-to-date and possibly better than in a traditional classroom.”
-Luana Bricco, Northfield, Illinois
“The networking and sharing of various individual experiences not only gives you the opportunity to discuss issues with others, but also to get a different perspective on an issue that you might be dealing with in your own organization... I found the CNM courses to be very practical and easy to quickly integrate into the operations of one’s organization ”
-Maurice Jordan, Washington, D.C.
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“The problems we all face in non-profit management are very similar, regardless of the type of program we are doing, and seeing how your colleagues approach problems often helps to find a new solution.” |
-Alexis Bonnell, Occupied Palestinian Territory
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| "I decided to pursue a certificate in nonprofit management to advance my skills in my career. I selected UIC because I enjoy taking online courses. The same course was offered through [a college in my area] but I decided on this course instead. The instructors were great. I got more feedback and direction in these courses than any of the courses that I have taken for credit. I enjoyed "meeting" others from around the world and realizing that everyone has a lot of the same issues to deal with." |
-Michelle Stratmeyer, Manager, Foundation Operations
Parkville, Maryland
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| "I decided to pursue a certificate in nonprofit management to help Children of the City move forward. As a community based organization, I was looking for ways to raise our profile and strengthen the Board of Directors. The instructors were extremely helpful and gave appropriate feedback. Each course provided me with the resources I needed and directed me to best links to find research when I had specific legal or financial questions. Not only have I benefited from the courses, but so has the rest of the board at Children of the City because I can make a suggestion and explain why we need to follow a course of action based on what I have learned in my UIC classes." |
-Julia Masi, Board Member, Nonprofit Human Services
Brooklyn, New York
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| "At the time, I worked for a nonprofit and was able to help them reorganize effectively, thanks to the classes. Your program was well organized, each instructor was focused and prepared, very professional; very accessible. Now, what I learned has helped me with my freelance writing and consulting." |
-Maryan Pelland, Nonprofit Consultant
Spring Hill, Florida
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| "The impact has been astounding. I began working in nonprofit organizations in the summer of 2003 at an entry level position. I am successful in my consulting business today, in large part because of the knowledge gained from the courses I took when earning my Certificate in Nonprofit Management." |
-Beth Warner, Nonprofit Consultant
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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| "It has not only given me a broader set of skills to draw from, but also a larger experience base because of the thoughts and past experiences my classmates shared during the classes." |
-Chang Lee, Program Coordinator, Educational Nonprofit
Chicago, Illinois
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| "It provided me with a level of confidence as I transitioned from a senior management role in the private sector into a development role at a university. It has also been very helpful in my two board roles - one an advisory board and one a governing board with fiduciary responsibility." |
-Nancy McKinney, Director, Educational Nonprofit
San Francisco, California
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On the Fundraising Management Course
"This class gave me great and detailed insight into how one does fundraising. If I wanted to be a fundraiser, this is a great class to learn the how-to's and also to enhance the skills I have. I think it is important to take classes or otherwise folks get stuck in a rut. Classes help to loosen the brain cells, see new perspectives. I heard many students talk about using some of the techniques in their nonprofits. Many were Executive Directors or higher level staff. I have done neighborhood fundraising (but for an already structured nonprofit so I just did mailings), and have done some fundraising for Cub Scouts. As both of these programs are already set up, I ended up not needing to use all of the class techniques, but again, it deepened my learnings."
-Sharon Brauer, Patient Safety Officer, Project Manager
Lisle, Illinois
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"Excellent. Provided me with the skills and knowledge I needed to put together an action plan for fundraising."
-Joan Schutt, Donor Administrative Assistant,
Worth, Illinois
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On the Operations Management Course
"This was a strong course and provided much needed information. It helped me to know what to delegate and how to monitor operations and much more - helped me to become a better manager of operations and of people. Very good course."
-Luana Bricco, Human Services
Northfield, Illinois
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"I now know what operations management is. Some of the information I am able to use now in my role as Deputy Director. It has also been useful to me as my boss and I discuss staff restructuring."
-Vikki Pruitt, Deputy Director
Evans, Georgia
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"What an eye opener. I had NO idea of all the various rules and regulations that need to be addressed with the nonprofit sector. This was of particular interest to me because we want to run an organization that remains transparent to our donors so it was great to have this course under my belt to really understand the how and why of policies and procedures, and the instructor was most helpful to me regarding my writing of my organization's policies and procedures."
-Lee-Ann Ingram, Office Manager / Campaign Coordinator
Hamilton, Bermuda
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"This course made me aware of the 'ins and outs' of everyday management. I was very unaware of all that is needed to operate a nonprofit organization."
-Gerald Kincaid, Volunteer, Faith-based Nonprofit
Chicago, Illinois
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On the Financial Management Course
"I'm able to set up a budget. I understand a balance sheet. I can manage a grant. These are just a few things that I could not do before."
-Patt Kroll, Executive Director
Oak Park, Illinois
"This course gave me a much greater understanding of how the financial information in my office should be handled. There were some processes in place that were not correct but now are because of what I learned in this course."
-Michelle Stratmeyer, Manager, Foundation Operations
Parkville, Maryland
"I am better able to oversee the work of my organization's business manager, and I can report to the board of directors with a more thorough understanding of the organization's budget, expenditures and grants."
-Daniel Fallon, Director of Community Affairs
Secaucus, New Jersey
"I am using the Financial Management information to be more informed in my decision making and participation as a board member on a nonprofit board."
-Leslie Ferrer, Clinical Social Worker
Waterbury, Indiana
"Shortly after I took the financial management course, I was called upon to revise my organization's policy and procedures manual. Based on what I learned, I added a financial procedures section. From the course I had a collection of 'best practice' models to consult and our treasurer was very pleased to see us adding important checks and balances to our handling of funds."
-Hilary Ward Schnadt, Director, Educational Nonprofit
Grayslake, Illinois
On the Strategic Management Course
"This course was stimulating and provided the best information I have found for strategic planning and management. I particularly found the strategies for incorporating the strategic plan into ongoing management goals and operations very helpful. A great course with excellent information."
-Luana Bricco, Human Services
Northfield, Illinois
"As a past manager and as an employee who sets structure, this was an exceptional class. I think ALL managers (nonprofit and otherwise) should take this class. It refreshes the brain, puts the ideal on the table and raises the bar."
-Sharon Brauer, Patient Safety Officer, Project Manager
Lisle, Illinois
"I enjoyed this class. In my position, thinking strategically regarding prospects/fundraising is vital to success, so having a plan/vision/mission and being able to articulate that is crucial to success of the organization and fundraising success."
-Laura Atwell, Director, Nonprofit Healthcare Services
South Orange, New Jersey
"This was very timely, as I was soon to lead us through a strategic planning process -- mostly this class connected me with lots of resources that I tapped into to help work through our strategic issues."
-Lisa Haderlein, Executive Director, Environmental Nonprofit
Harvard, Illinois
On the Marketing Management Course
"I am developing a marketing plan for the nonprofit I volunteer for as the board president. This class provided me with invaluable resources and skills that I anticipate using frequently."
-Marcia Rudin, Manager of Membership Development
Riverton, Illinois
"Now I can include financial data in marketing materials with a better understanding."
-Daniel Fallon, Director of Community Affairs
Secaucus, New Jersey
"I have a marketing background, so I enjoyed incorporating my private sector background to the group project. The information and course content was very valuable. I love the group dynamics. I would never have imagined that we would work together to successfully complete group projects with people all over the world on the internet. This was my first online course."
Lucy Bremond, Manager, Educational Nonprofit
Sugar Land, Texas
On the Nonprofit Governance Course
"I used this information right away! It helped me lead a board of directors and identify the strengths and weaknesses. This term of my presidency, we are going through an education process and strategic planning process, which the organization has never really done."
-Marcia Rudin, Manager of Membership Development
Riverton, Illinois
"I learned a lot about board responsibilities--which has helped me in my duties as a board member at my daughters' school. In fact, I was able to help whip our board into shape after learning what we should be doing!!"
-Linda Shillingburg, Director of Business Development
Austin, Texas
"Very interesting course given the discussion questions and the various approaches taken by my classmates. This course showed me that we were doing many things right with our board and gave me ideas for things we could do better. I shared a lot of this info with my boss."
Vikki Pruitt, Deputy Director
Evans, Georgia
"Nonprofit Governance was my favorite UIC class. I quote my instructor just about every month at our board meetings. The required readings were fascinating and assignments were extremely practical."
Julia Masi, Board Member
Brooklyn, New York
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