Montgomery Co. Assn. for the Blind

Anatomy of an Interim Executive Directorship

Montgomery Co. Assn. for the Blind

Gearing Up

Enhancing leadership through the Nonprofit Center

Gearing Up

Francisvale Home for Small Animals

A continuum of services from The Nonprofit Center

Francisvale Home for Small Animals

Camphill Soltane

Nonprofit Center Member creating a community for young adults with developmental disabilities

Camphill Soltane

The Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia

A major force in choral music gets results from The Nonprofit Center

The Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia

Educational Programs

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Leadership Advancement

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Welcome to The Nonprofit Center

The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University is in the business of nonprofits. Our name isn't just who we are, it's what we do. With nearly 40 years of experience at the forefront of helping organizations in the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond to strengthen themselves, their boards and their staffs, we recognize that all nonprofits must be able to implement and maintain strong and ethical business practices in order to thrive in today's competitive and complex world. We work in partnership with:
  • Nonprofit Executive Directors, Staff and Volunteers
  • Nonprofit Boards of Directors
  • Businesses that Value CSR and the Role Nonprofits Play in our Community
Our diverse, integrated services in nonprofit education, consulting and leadership development, are rooted in best practices and immersed in the unique nonprofit culture.

Special Announcements

Day of Clarity - A Unique Approach to the Board Retreat

“{The Nonprofit Center facilitator} was masterful in how she facilitated the retreat. Her keen sense of reading the room added great value to the process. Her experience was something she clearly tapped into as she played “Sherpa guide” to our board of trustees. Board members who attended left with a deeper appreciation of their role and a sense of the possibility as they began to absorb the need for evolutions which will have a lasting impact on the organization as well as themselves as individuals.” -Trish Wellenbach, President and CEO, Please Touch Museum

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Upcoming Courses

  • Effective Communications to Build Relationships, Engagement & Understanding

    Whether it’s interacting with a donor, a regulator, a co-worker, a supervisor or a supervisee, the most successful people are the best communicators. That includes not only the messages you deliver, but also how you listen and react to others.

    Creating Successful Individual and Major Donor Campaigns

    Even when times are bad, individuals contribute more than 75% of the $295 billion given annually to nonprofits. No nonprofit can afford to miss the opportunities that individual giving offers. This class will cover the various approaches to individual giving, from the annual appeal to a major donor personal solicitation.

  • Beyond the Fundamentals of Financial Management: What the Numbers Are Really Saying

    Through in-depth dissection and analysis of a financial case study, this class will take participants through the process of determining the health and headaches that financial statements reveal. You will learn to look beyond the surface to reveal the truth behind the numbers and how to frame the story for readers of your organization’s financial reports.

    Smooth Leadership Transition Planning that Secures your Organization’s Future

    Learn concrete steps you can take right now to protect your organization's vision before, during and after a leadership transition. It’s time to start the conversation and a webinar is the most comfortable place to find out what you need to know about succession planning.

  • Building a Strong Corporate Fundraising Program

    This course provides a broad overview of corporate philanthropy and fundraising to help you expand or diversify your organization’s funding base, from traditional avenues of support through corporate foundations, matching gift programs, and corporate contributions to corporate sponsorship and cause-related marketing. T

    What Makes a Superior Leader? Creating and Mastering a Successful Leadership Style

    Explore the essence of nonprofit leadership and the leadership styles of others, to develop an understanding of the traits of successful leaders.

  • The Power of Video Story-telling

    No one disputes the power of YouTube, mobile devices and videos, but that doesn’t mean you’re confident about the way you use these tools to promote your mission. This class, taught by a nonprofit video expert, will show you practical strategies to get started reaching this vast audience with visually compelling messages about your organization. While the idea of video production can be intimidating, you will see how you can apply proven approaches to creating engaging videos that actively tell your nonprofit’s story, while recognizing the limits of the nonprofit budget. Rather than a hands-on video production tutorial, this class focuses on tools and techniques that you can explore outside the classroom. With minimal resources, you can increase your fundraising, awareness levels, event attendance and more. This 3-hour workshop, includes lots of video viewing examples to solidify your thinking.

    Fundamentals of Human Resources

    Get the essential framework for understanding the major human resources responsibilities in nonprofits, including workplace laws, policies and procedures, a step-by-step process for addressing performance problems and guidelines for hiring the right people.

  • Fundamentals of Successful Fundraising

    Topics covered include funding trends, donor motivation, creating your case, planning, and an analysis of the pros, cons, and requirements of different fundraising strategies. You will leave with a realistic understanding of what the skills, techniques and resources involved in fundraising entail so that you can decide where to spend your time and energy to achieve the best results.

    Keys to Successful Strategic Planning

    Every nonprofit needs a good strategic plan to serve as a roadmap for change. This class will teach you how to create a living, constituent-driven strategic plan that is a critical management tool for your board and executive leadership.

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