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Class offers skills in fundraising basics
Photos and story by James Hill
Learn the fundamentals of successful fundraising in the Portland Community College class, Fundraising Basics. This non-credit offering will teach students how foundation and corporate relations, annual funds, volunteer management, event planning and grant writing come together.
Students also will learn how to create stable and sustainable non-profit organizations. This class is great for board members, volunteers, people interested in changing professions or those working in the fundraising field to enhance their skills. Continuing Education credit is available. The class will meet from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursdays, Oct. 2 through Oct. 23 at Wilson High School, 1151 S.W. Vermont Street. Cost is $79. For more information, contact the PCC Community Education department at (503) 788-6266.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »