San Antonio Area Foundation

This program is specifically designed for nonprofit professionals with minimal technical backgrounds. However, participants will use some platforms that require a functional understanding of Excel.

While this program is tailored for individuals without a technical background, it is open to IT professionals who wish to build their data management skills.

With rapid technological advancements and the increasing pace of change across the industry, nonprofit leaders must acquire essential technical skills to position their organizations for future success. Nonprofits face growing competition for limited resources, and managing and analyzing data is crucial. These skills help quantify the organization's impact on the community, share its story with constituents, allocate resources effectively, and assess progress toward organizational goals. Data-driven decision-making also enables nonprofits to make informed course corrections when needed.

Yes, please bring your laptop to each session, as it’s required for participating in hands-on activities and exercises.

Participants must attend and actively engage in at least four out of five classes. While attendance in all sessions is encouraged to maximize learning, make-up sessions are not available, and sessions are not recorded. This is a non-academic certificate.

A digital badge is an easily shareable representation of your professional development accomplishments. You can showcase it on social media, in your email signature, and with current or prospective employers.

Participants must request CEUs. The program is equivalent to 1.5 CEUs from UTSA. It’s recommended to contact your professional association’s governance board in advance to confirm if these CEUs meet the requirements for maintaining your licensure or professional certification.

Miro is an online workspace for innovation, resembling traditional meeting room whiteboards. It’s a visual collaboration tool designed to enhance creativity and teamwork.