West Georgia Nonprofit Leadership Institute Spring 2026
| Dates: | January 13 - April 21, 2026 |
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| Meets: | Tu from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM |
| Location: | UWG Newnan |
| Cost: | $249.00 |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
University of West Georgia - Newnan
Spring 2026
The West Georgia Nonprofit Leadership Institute promotes the highest standards and best practices for nonprofit management and sustainability of established nonprofit organizations.
Institute Meetings: Attendees will meet twice per month (over a four-month period) on Tuesday from 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, at UWG Newnan. This is a non-credit professional certification issued by the University of West Georgia. Coffee and water will be served at each course meeting.
Content and Dates: Note that program courses are subject to change based on community needs.
1. January 13: Introduction to Nonprofits
2. January 27: Board Development
3. February 10: Volunteer Engagement
4. February 24: Telling Your Story
5. March 10: Funding Your Nonprofit
6. March 24: Program Evaluation & Developing A Strategic Plan
7. April 7: Grant Writing
8. April 21: Succession Planning
Schedule: Download the West Georgia Nonprofit Leadership Institute Schedule flyer.
Billing or Pay By Phone: Please select the payment type "billing" if you would like us to invoice your business/organization or prefer to pay with cash, check, or a credit card by phone.
Contact: For additional information, please contact Jennie Dodd at jdodd@westga.edu or 678.839.2258.
A minimum of 6 participants are required for the cohort to run as scheduled.
| Fee: | $249.00 |
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| Hours: | 20.00 |
| CEUs: | 2.00 |
UWG Newnan
Driving Directions to UWG Newnan, 80 Jackson Street, Newnan, Georgia 30263: From Carrollton: Travel south on Highway 16 (US Route 27 Alt - not Hwy. 27) for approximately 22 miles. You will pass through a small community called Whitesburg. Continue traveling south. Approximately 12 miles south of Whitesburg, you will arrive at your first stop light. Continue through this set of lights on GA-16E/US 27 ALT S/Newnan Road. Take a left onto Carmichael Street and follow signs to front parking lot. From Atlanta: Travel Interstate 85 south to Exit 47. At exit ramp turn right onto Highway 34 also known as Bullsboro Drive. Travel on Bullsboro Drive for approximately 3 miles. Bear right onto Clark Street/US 29N/US 27 Alt N/GA-16/GA-34 and take the first right onto Jackson Street/US-29N/GA-14. Our campus is ahead on the left. From Columbus: Travel Interstate 85 north to Exit 47. At exit ramp turn left onto Highway 34 (Bullsboro Drive).Travel on Bullsboro Drive for approximately 3 miles. Bear right onto Clark Street/US 29N/US 27 Alt N/GA-16/GA-34 and take the first right onto Jackson Street/US-29N/GA-14. Our campus is ahead on the left.Amanda Camp
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| Date | Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/13/2026 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 11:30 AM | UWG Newnan |
| 01/27/2026 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 11:30 AM | UWG Newnan |
| 02/10/2026 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 11:30 AM | UWG Newnan |
| 02/24/2026 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 11:30 AM | UWG Newnan |
| 03/10/2026 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 11:30 AM | UWG Newnan |
| 03/24/2026 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 11:30 AM | UWG Newnan |
| 04/07/2026 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 11:30 AM | UWG Newnan |
| 04/21/2026 | Tuesday | 9 AM to 11:30 AM | UWG Newnan |