16 Complete Executive Certificate Programmes
16 nonprofit professionals complete international certificate programmes from two distinguished U.S. universities: Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Business and Villanova University’s School of Professional Studies.
A spokesperson said, “The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda is pleased to announce that 16 nonprofit professionals representing 13 local charities participated in international certificate programmes from two distinguished U.S. universities: Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Business and Villanova University’s School of Professional Studies. In November 2023, six individuals completed Northwestern University’s Nonprofit Finance: Toolkit for Leaders. In May 2024, ten individuals received their certificates in Principles of Fundraising from Villanova University.
“We are pleased to acknowledge the following individuals: Nonprofit Finance: Toolkit for Leaders: Arlene Brock, Denise Carey, Sandy De Silva, Truell Landy and Nonprofit Alliance team members: Glenn Faries and Nicola Paugh.
“Principles of Fundraising: Arlene Brock, Natalie Chaves, Emilie Faulkner-Meek, Sloane Johnson, Mychel Jones, Maria McLeod Smith, Deborah Narraway, Jennifer Phillips, Pahn-ya Ratteray and Stacey-Lee Williams.
Participants in the Northwestern University course commented on the impact of the programme, “I implemented some of the finance management strategies into our accounting practices right away and this has been very helpful to better analyze financial trends “, and another stated, “This event increased my understanding of financial documents, best practices and best of all the budgeting process.”
Those who gained their certificate in Principles of Fundraising from Villanova University shared, “As a newly appointed Executive Director with limited direct experience in the field of Development, Villanova’s Principles of Fundraising course was a great introduction to all aspects of fundraising for a nonprofit organisation, providing me with the necessary tools and confidence to successfully plan and execute vital fundraising efforts.” Another added, “As a person transitioning into doing social impact work in the nonprofit sector, the Fundraising Principles Certificate allowed me to gain an understanding of the goings-on inside a nonprofit, with a deeper understanding around managing fundraising activities.”
Nonprofit Alliance Executive Director Dr Nicola Paugh stated, “the Nonprofit Alliance is dedicated to professionalizing the nonprofit workforce, a strategic objective in our desire to strengthen and unify
“Bermuda’s nonprofit sector. We are so pleased to see our nonprofit colleagues making the most of these important development opportunities. Their learnings will help to improve the organisations where they work, and in turn support more efficient and effective efforts to deliver on their missions. These opportunities were subsidized by 75% thanks to the generosity of our donors, ensuring that professional development is accessible to the nonprofit sector.”
“The Nonprofit Alliance of Bermuda is dedicated to strengthening, unifying, and championing nonprofits in Bermuda. It strengthens nonprofit leadership, organisations, and the way they collaborate and work together. For more information contact: admin@nonprofitlliance.bm”
