FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Courses For Nonprofit Professionals Offered By Alliance Of Grant Writers And Nonprofit Consultants WASHINGTON D.C. -- (PRnetwire) -- May 3, 2001 -- The International Alliance of Grant Writers and Nonprofit Consultants (IAOGWANC) announced today the availability of a series of nonprofit management courses that allows individuals to study at home, at their own pace. Because the program is new, the Alliance is offering the general public a chance to test a sample course free of charge. Access to all courses is available for a $25 membership fee, plus cost of the study guide. Instruction is provided until a passing grade is given on the module. "The first step is free, fast, and individuals can study from their own homes," said Mike Parker, Alliance director. "The courses are taught using a voice lecture technique and study guides and case studies are also available for most of the courses." AVAILABLE ONLINE COURSES INCLUDE: * CNC Designation, which includes profit planning, nonprofit law, marketing, board and public relations, financial and human resources management, and more. * CGA Designation, which includes finding and writing grants, desktop publishing and writing styles, nonprofit ethics, and more. * Employee communications -- external communications, public relations, program management, marketing, ethics, grant reviewing, letters of support, and web-based funding sources, among others * A telecourse on A-21: An Office of Management and Budget Circular is also offered. Several Nonprofit Management University Certificate Programs are also offered, including: * The Certificate in Grantsmanship, which has a national focus featuring successful writers and foundation representatives as presenters. * A Certificate in Nonprofit Entrepreneurship. * A Certificate in Volunteer Leadership and Administration. * Development Director Certificate. "We are excited to be able to offer such a wide range of courses and certification programs," said Parker. "The Alliance provides support for grant writers, consultants and the independent sector. Its goal is to lead grant writers, nonprofit consultants, nonprofit organizations, employees and volunteers in providing top-notch services" "This is the perfect opportunity for consultants and grant writers to educate themselves in all aspects of the nonprofit sector. These are also great refresher courses for those who are already working in a nonprofit capacity." ABOUT THE IAOGWANC The International Alliance of Grantwriters and Nonprofit Consultants (IAOGWANC), formerly known as the National Association of Grantwriters and Nonprofit Consultants or NAOGWANC, is an international support network for grantwriters and nonprofit consultants. Our mission statement is to represent all grantwriters and nonprofit consultants, large and small; those well-established and those just starting up; as well as those in all fields of the nonprofit effort: social service, education, and health. More information on the courses can be found online at http://www.iaogwanc.org CONTACT: Michael Parker, CEO IAOGWANC mike@iaogwanc.org 202-777-2643 EXT 4867 url: www.iaogwanc.org # # # --------------------------------------------------------------------------- This press release was sent via the PRnetwire(tm) which disseminates current news content for small business, and non-profit groups, using the Send2Press(tm) service at www.send2press.com. We are members of, and adhere to the standards of, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Journalists: To only receive press releases in a specific category(s), please go to: http://www.send2press.com/distribution/mlm/mlm.cgi Information believed accurate but not guaranteed. This release has only been sent to members of the media, which may find this information of interest for possible coverage. This is not an advertisement or solicitation for services. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------