West Georgia Nonprofit Leadership Institute
University of West Georgia - Newnan
Spring 2026The
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 Thursdays 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 15: Introduction to Nonprofits
2. January 29: Board Development
3. February 12: Volunteer Engagement
4. February 26: Telling Your Story
5. March 12: Funding Your Nonprofit
6. March 26: Program Evaluation & Developing A Strategic Plan
7. April 9: Succession Planning
8. April 23: Grant Writing
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.