Jun 26, 2014 2 min read

The 11th series of Community Builders of Greene County, which provides training for those interested in volunteering time to support local nonprofit organizations, will begin Aug. 25.

The program will meet every other Monday through Dec. 15. Classes will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the new Community Foundation meeting room at 106 E. High St., Waynesburg. Applications are being accepted through Aug. 15.

The nonprofit leadership program explores leadership, nonprofit board governance, financial management, communication and teamwork, strategic planning, public relations, resource development and volunteer engagement.

The series is geared to helping citizens become better volunteers and employees with nonprofit organizations in the community, whether it be through activities such as serving on nonprofit boards, volunteering on fundraising committees or serving as a program staff.

Eight learning sessions are conducted by one or more local experts in the field of that week’s topic. A graduation/achievement ceremony is held at the end of the program when participants completing the course receive a Community Builder Certificate.

Each participant is asked to pay a $150 tuition fee which covers some of the cost of their materials and a light meal during each session.

In some instances, the participant’s employer or organization may cover all or part of the fee for their employees or board members. A limited number of scholarships are available on a need basis for one-half of the tuition.

Nearly 150 individuals have completed the course since 2004. Many have become active members of local nonprofit boards or have expanded their roles as employees of nonprofit organizations.

Applications and schedules are available at http://www.cfgcpa.org/commbuilders.html. For more information, call 724-627-2010 or email cfgcpa@gmail.com.