Nonprofit Training Institute | Montgomery College, Maryland

A group of participants from the 2023 Nonprofit Conference.

The Montgomery College Nonprofit Training Institute's mission is to inspire our students to make a difference in the community. We strive to enhance your skills within the functions of nonprofit organizations and bring together the resources and tools organizations can take advantage of.

We offer a growing mix of courses and events designed to enhance the skills of experienced and new nonprofit professionals. Individual courses are tailored to specific topic but are open to all students with all levels of experience and we encourage you to expand your network. Keep the conversation going before, during and after your courses: Follow us on Instagramnew window and Facebooknew window. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get updates from the Nonprofit Training Institute. You can use the following link to sign up for the newsletternew window.

Upcoming Course Schedule

Ready to make your move and register for nonprofit training courses? Find instructions to register online or in-person. Fall courses are available now with Spring 2026 Registration opening November 17, 2025.

Grant Success: Strategies for Winning

Returning Spring 2026

Learn to craft compelling proposals that secure funding. Explore grant writing basics, develop persuasive narratives, and create funder-friendly budgets. This course covers essential strategies for grant writing, helping you align with funder goals, understand post-award expectations, and improve proposal success rates. Whether you're new to the field or seeking advanced grant writing tips, you'll gain practical experience through guided lessons and peer feedback. Perfect for professionals looking to enhance their grant writing skills and make a greater impact in their organization’s mission.

Registration opens November 17, 2025.

Course#: NPT022
CRN#: TBA
Dates: TBA
Meeting Times: Mondays. 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: In-Person, Rockville Campus
Investment: $50.00 tuition + $100.00 fee = $150.00
- Non-Maryland Residents add $120.00

The full schedule for this course will be posted by November 10, 2025.

Introduction to Nonprofit Financial Management

Fall 2025 Course starts November 5!

Explore the basics of nonprofit financial management. Nonprofits are expected to deliver on their missions while maintaining financial stability. Understand basic financial policies and leading practices, how to read nonprofit financial statements and reports. Regardless of the size of your nonprofit, this course will establish the foundation for your nonprofit financial management knowledge or serve as a needed refresher.

Registration now available.

Course#: NPT021
CRN#: 24276
Dates: November 5-12, 2025
Meeting Times: Wednesdays, 5-8 p.m.
Location: Online: Structure Remote (via Zoom)
Investment: $50.00 tuition + $100.00 fee = $150.00
- Non-Maryland Residents add $120.00

This class will also be offered during the Spring 2026 semester. The schedule will be posted by November 10, 2025 with registration opening November 17, 2025.

Registration Information

Our noncredit courses are open enrollment and available to students on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is open until the class start date or the class is at full capacity. Some courses or programs require program approval or have required prerequisites. Students attempting to register online must login to their MyMC Student Account to register for the classes in the program. Payment is due at the time of registration.

Ways to Register:

Online: WDCE Web Registration Informationnew window.
In-Person: at one of our WDCE Student Services Locationsnew window.
Fax: Download, print, and complete this WDCE Registration Form (PDF, ) , and fax it with payment information to 240-683-6945.
Mail: Download, print, and complete this WDCE Registration Form (PDF, ) , and mail with payment to: Montgomery College WDCE, 51 Mannakee Street CC220, Rockville, MD 20850.