Training and Professional Development

FPWA’s Center for Professional Development provides the most effective and smartest training solutions for nonprofits and churches to increase skills and knowledge in direct services, management and leadership strategies, finance, human resources, resource development and technology.

The CPD also designs customized workshops for staff and clients of human service organizations through its Agency-Based Training (ABT)program. ABT workshops are held on-site at your agency, held at FPWA’s Laura Parsons Pratt Conference Center, or another convenient location.

Planning a professional development retreat? CPD can aid you with designing your retreat program, hiring consultants to facilitate retreat activities, and finding a location.

Fees are discounted for member agencies. For more information, contact Deborah E. Reid at 212-801-1356.

Upcoming Events:
Upcoming Management Assistance Workshops

• The Final Updated 403(b) Regulations pdf (33574 bytes)
  On July 26, 2007, the final regulations for 403(b) plans were published by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The changes are effective in 2009, and as a result, many 403(b) plan sponsors will need to make significant changes to their plans and how they manage them in order to comply. During this workshop, we will discuss the new 403(b) plan regulations and practical solutions for your organization.
  Tuesday, September 16, 2008 – 9:30am-12pm

• Nonprofit Philanthropy: the Fundamentals of Planned Giving pdf (24350 bytes)
  Do you fully understand the benefits of a Planned Giving program for your organization? Do you want to learn more about how Charitable Gift Annuities and Charitable Remainder Trusts work, and why now may be a great time to ask donors for planned gifts?
  Thursday, September 25, 2008 – 9:30am-12:30pm

• Endowment Management Series: pdf (36078 bytes):
  The Endowment Management Series will bring together industry experts to share their knowledge on the following topics: Setting Endowment Spending and Investment Policies, Legal and Fiduciary Aspects of Setting Up and Managing Endowments,and Introduction to Endowments and Investment Management
  Wednesday, October 1, 2008 – 9:30am-12:30pm