Client Comments

Some comments from those we’ve served…

"Kudos to Veronica Chesbrough and Cindy Kane! The Grant Writing Certificate Program is an invaluable program for anyone interested in writing grants. You will learn helpful and insightful information, no matter what your level of grant writing experience."   - Lesley Peters, Tampa Bay Technology Forum Foundation

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"The individual review of our funding application by the peer and professional teams was invaluable. Our agency will be able to utilize this feedback immediately!"    - Sandra Fernandez-Lopez, Director of Marketing & Community Relations, Housing and Education Alliance

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"This course was very beneficial and easy to follow along. The mock review and interview by the grant panel was invaluable. Thank you!"   - Annie Tyrell, Willa Carson Health Center

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"As a newcomer to the fund raising world, the techniques and strategies taught in the course will strengthen our work in the future. It also highlighted the importance of having the appropriate organizational structure in place in order to maximize our effectiveness.   - Gillian Barnes, Director of Development, Academy Prep Center of St. Petersburg

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"Principles and techniques of fundraising is the best class I have attended bar none. The instructors were great and networking with others who do similar work is invaluable."   - Dayle Catterton, Development Director, Operation PAR, Inc.

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"After 10 years of fundraising practice and coursework, this course taught me about the integrated fundraising process and fund development. This program is a true investment in the Tampa Bay community.  - Kim Praitano, CEO, Dynamic Leadership Concepts, Inc.

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"You walk away with more than just a thick binder filled with pages of information. You leave with real life practical experience that you can take back to your agency and put into practice."   - De Anna Sheffield, Chief Development Officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay

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"This program is an absolute must for board members, and especially board chairs. If you think you know everything there is to know, you are mistaken. Information is provided in a clear, concise way and gets to the heart of board efficiency and effectiveness. "   - Tracy McPhail, Board Chair Elect,  Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay

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"Get on Board! the Art of Board Governance was invaluable to me in taking our grassroots efforts to the world of a nonprofit organization. I now have the tools and resources to build a strong and effective board of directors to lead us to greater success."   - Mauri Barnes, Nurses with a Mission

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"The program was motivational, educational and definitely a “must” for all nonprofits!"   - Judy Cornett, Executive Director, Safety Zone Advocacy Inc.

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"The Volunteer Management Program took the murky waters of volunteer management into the safe harbor of clarity and calm seas. Tools, suggestions, resources, and networking opportunities were in abundance!"   - Iris Ruth Pastor, Program Director, Congregation Rodeph Sholom

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"Successful volunteer management programs depend on leadership, recruitment, follow through, and recognition processes that ensure objectives are achieved.   - Alan Goetz, Pinellas County Government

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"I started taking classes at NLCTB with the intention of building our nonprofit organization. I didn’t even know what I didn’t know, only that my desire was calling me to start taking action. Now I know what I need to know about building our team of volunteers and I have found tremendous support and resources from Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay and the community it serves. Thank you!"   - Mauri Barnes, Nurses with a Mission

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