Trainings &  Courses

Below are the upcoming or most recent courses we are offering. Click "Course List" on the top navigation bar, or "See all courses" button at the bottom of the course listing on this page to see all available courses. In the Course List, you can search by tags. All content requires an account with The People's Nonprofit Accelerator, AND either a membership or successful enrollment in the course itself. If you do not see courses, please email [email protected] and we will set you up with an account and/or assign your courses.

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Accelerate Communications - Spring 2025

  • This is a three-part workshop series focused on nonprofit communications and storytelling. Each workshop builds on the previous and you will walk away with actionable takeaways and a strategic communications plan for your nonprofit organization.
Marketing & CommunicationsAccelerator Program

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Spring 2025 Certificate in Grant Writing

  • This ten-week tactical deep dive into the realities of grant writing will build your skills and confidence so you can create winning proposals.
GrantsProspect Research

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Accelerate Major Gifts - March 2025

  • This two-part workshop series focuses on key aspects of major gift development, including ways to build strong partnerships, effective use of strategic questioning, developing individual strategy, the ask, and effective stewardship.
Major GiftsIndividual Giving

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Accelerate Fundraising Appeals - Spring 2025

  • Accelerate Fundraising Appeals is an intensive, collaborative, four-hour solicitation letter-writing workshop designed for busy nonprofit professionals. You will leave with a strong draft of your next appeal.
Individual Giving + MembershipsAccelerator Program

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BEGINNER

2024 - 2025 Certificate in Nonprofit Fundraising

  • The Certificate in Nonprofit Fundraising is the only comprehensive fundraising certification program in Oregon. If you’re seeking a holistic understanding of philanthropy and the core functions of a development professional, you’re in the right place.
Signature Course

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The People's Nonprofit Summit

  • The People’s Nonprofit Summit is a two-day hybrid conference experience hosted by The People’s Nonprofit Accelerator. Here is where you will find recordings of all of the offerings in 2024.

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Fall 2024 Certificate in Grant Writing

  • This ten-week tactical deep dive into the realities of grant writing will build your skills and confidence so you can create winning proposals.
GrantsSignature Course

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SIGNATURE COURSE

2024 Certificate in Executive Leadership

  • The Certificate in Executive Leadership is a 10-month program combining coaching and theory to support nonprofit professionals seeking to expand their leadership skills.
Human Relations + Managing StaffBoard of DirectorsFinanceSignature Course

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Welcome to the Accelerator Learning Lab!

All of our community workshops, spotlight courses, and signature courses are made digitally accessible to Accelerator Members and enrolled students.

About the Accelerator Learning Lab

In our efforts to shift towards a more digitally accessible organization, the Development Series, special workshops, conference workshops, and signature courses, will have some intersection here in the Accelerator Learning Lab. Click on each course to find a description, learning objectives and information about the instructor.
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