Remaining in-person trainings for the PSC Center for Nonprofit Excellence and Philanthropy for 2024 will take place in the PSC Foundation & Nonprofit Center Room 1704 in Building 17 of the Pensacola Campus. Parking is available in both Lot U and Lot V (handicap spaces available) with building entrances indicated by yellow arrows.
PSC Foundation & Nonprofit Center Room 1704
Pensacola State College
1000 College Blvd., Bldg. 17
Pensacola, FL 32504
2025 - 2026 NONPROFIT OFFERINGS
DINI SPHERIS VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING BOOTCAMP
Lead by the Principals, Consultants, and Managers of Dini Spheris, this 11-month series helps transform nonprofit organizations by equipping them with the tools needed to excel in fundraising. Courses can be taken individually or as a complete series with the Virtual Subject Matter Certificate program.
JANUARY 2025
DINI SPHERIS VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING BOOTCAMP
January 29, 2025
FEBRUARY 2025
DINI SPHERIS VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING BOOTCAMP
February 26, 2025
MARCH 2025
DINI SPHERIS VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING BOOTCAMP
March 28, 2025
APRIL 2025
DINI SPHERIS VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING BOOTCAMP
April 30, 2025
MAY 2025
DINI SPHERIS VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING BOOTCAMP
May 28, 2025
JUNE 2025
DINI SPHERIS VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING BOOTCAMP
June 25, 2025
JULY 2025
DINI SPHERIS VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING BOOTCAMP
July 23, 2025
AUGUST 2025
DINI SPHERIS VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING BOOTCAMP
August 27, 2025
SEPTEMBER 2025
DINI SPHERIS VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING BOOTCAMP
September 24, 2025
OCTOBER 2025
DINI SPHERIS VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING BOOTCAMP
October 22, 2025
NOVEMBER 2025
DINI SPHERIS VIRTUAL FUNDRAISING BOOTCAMP
November 18, 2025
SUBJECT MATTER CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
With three available programs, nonprofits and individuals alike will benefit from these trainings on Powerful Nonprofit Boards, Marketing, and Capital | Comprehensive | Major Gift Campaigns. Courses can be taken individually or as a complete series with the corresponding Subject Matter Certificate program.
POWERFUL NONPROFIT BOARDS
MARCH 2025
POWERFUL NONPROFIT BOARDS: RECRUITMENT & ONBOARDING
March 6, 2025
POWERFUL NONPROFIT BOARDS: COMMITTEES & GOVERNANCE
March 27, 2025
APRIL 2025
POWERFUL NONPROFIT BOARDS: FUNDRAISING CHAMPIONS
April 24, 2025
MAY 2025
POWERFUL NONPROFIT BOARDS: ADVOCACY & FINANCIAL SUPPORT
May 8, 2025
MARKETING
JUNE 2025
STRATEGIC STORYTELLING FOR NONPROFITS: CRAFTING MESSAGES THAT INSPIRE ACTION
June 2, 2025
BUILDING STRONG BRAND IDENTITY: A NONPROFIT'S GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE BRANDING
June 18, 2025
JULY 2025
FUNDRAISING FUNNELS: OPTIMIZING MARKETING CAMPAIGNS FOR NONPROFIT SUCCESS
July 17, 2025
AUDIENCE INSIGHT: LEVERAGING RESEARCH TO DRIVE NONPROFIT MARKETING SUCCESS
July 30, 2025
AUGUST 2025
MAXIMIZING IMPACT ACROSS PLATFORMS
August 19, 2025
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR NONPROFITS: CONNECTING WITH YOUR AUDIENCE
August 25, 2025
CAPITAL | COMPREHENSIVE | MAJOR GIFT CAMPAIGNS
SEPTEMBER 2025
THE RFP PROCESS & PRE-CAMPAIGN PLANNING
September 5, 2025
DATABASE & REPORTING STRUCTURES
September 19, 2025
OCTOBER 2025
FOCUS GROUPS | COMMITTEES | FUNDRAISING AMBASSADORS
October 17, 2025
GETTING TO THE ASK | PROSPECTING FOR INVESTORS | DOCUMENTING THE PROCESS
October 29, 2025
NOVEMBER 2025
COMMUNICATIONS & CELEBRATIONS
November 7, 2025
DECEMBER 2025
LEGACIES & STEWARDSHIP
December 3, 2025
MONTHLY TRAININGS
Beginning in April of 2025 and running through February of 2026, these monthly trainings cover a variety of subjects essential to the health and sustainability of a nonprofit organization. Courses can be taken individually or as a complete series with the Organizational Excellence and Core Competencies programs.
APRIL 2025
ANNUAL SUMMIT: THE POWER OF REPUTATION
April 9, 2025
MAY 2025
BUILDING FOUNDATIONS: MASTERING THE 7 PILLARS OF NONPROFIT SUCCESS
May 14, 2025
JUNE 2025
LEGAL ESSENTIALS: SECURING COMPLIANCE FOR NONPROFIT INTEGRITY
June 11, 2025
JULY 2025
BUILDING A STRONG WORKFORCE: HR STRATEGIES FOR NONPROFITS
July 9, 2025
AUGUST 2025
FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP: KEYS TO NONPROFIT SUCCESS
August 13, 2025
SEPTEMBER 2025
DRIVING ENGAGEMENT: MASTERING FUNDRAISING AND MARKETING FOR NONPROFITS
September 10, 2025
OCTOBER 2025
YEAR-END GIVING AND COMPLIANCE: NAVIGATING THE FINAL STRETCH FOR NONPROFIT SUCCESS
October 8, 2025
NOVEMBER 2025
OPTIMIZING IMPACT: MASTERING OPERATIONS, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, AND EVALUATION
November 13, 2025
JANUARY 2026
STRENGTHENING LEADERSHIP: STRATEGIES FOR BOARD AND VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT IN NONPROFITS
January 15, 2026
FEBRUARY 2026
STRATEGIC VISION: CRAFTING AND IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE NONPROFIT STRATEGIES
February 12, 2026
EXPERT PANELS AND LUNCH AND LEARNS
Fitted for the lunchtime slot, these courses offer insight into the crucial areas of nonprofit management and operation presented by community experts and local leaders. Courses can be taken individually or as part of the requirements of the Organizational Excellence and Core Competencies programs.
MAY 2025
REPUTATION MATTERS: HOW TO CAPTURE & COMMUNICATE WHAT COUNTS
May 22, 2025
JUNE 2025
LEGAL ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS
June 4, 2025
JULY 2025
COACHING TACTICS FOR NONPROFITS
July 2, 2025
AUGUST 2025
FINANCIAL BEST PRACTICES
August 6, 2025
SEPTEMBER 2025
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: ENGAGING WITH LARGE EMPLOYERS
September 3, 2025
OCTOBER 2025
END OF THE YEAR TAX COMPLIANCE
October 1, 2025
NOVEMBER 2025
OPERATIONS & PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
November 20, 2025
JANUARY 2026
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
January 29, 2026
FEBRUARY 2026
NONPROFITS IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIC PLANS | STRATEGY
February 26, 2026