
Whether you're onboarding new staff or board members, refreshing seasoned staff, or bridging the distance between affiliates, CF Express offers accessible, affordable, and effective online training tailored for community foundations. These quick, engaging modules help everyone - from volunteers to professionals - gain a deeper understanding of the work we do and why it matters.
New staff may not arrive knowing community foundations—but CF Express Online Training gives them a strong foundation fast, so you can focus on teaching what’s unique to your organization.
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15 Module Series
This fast-paced flexible training and certificate program focuses on core essentials and seeks to increase understanding and, consequently, the effectiveness of community foundations and affiliates. The 15-module series covers nearly every aspect of community foundation work: from asset development and quality grants programs design to fiduciary and policy matters.
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These videos offer a great start to new board members and staff alike. It is also a great opportunity to review and reflect deeper as a group of new and seasoned community foundation practitioners.
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We have captured years of experience and condensed them into short videos presented by renowned practitioners who have helped community foundations of various sizes, geographic, and cultural challenges grow.
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Easy-to-navigate short modules may be viewed in any order with 24-hour-access from the comfort of a home or an office, in private, or as a group board training. Stop, pause, and resume at your choosing!
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Board members and staff who register and complete all 15 modules independently will earn a certification of completion.
     Modules:
- What is a Community Foundation? - Parts A (8:57) & B (10:10)
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The Four Operating Models for Community Foundations - How and Why do you choose? What are the Tradeoffs? (9:32)
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What are the Basic Elements of a Quality Grants Program? (9:56)
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How do Community Foundations Handle the Investment of Funds? (13:11)
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Funds and Fund Accounting - Why Does it Matter (so much)? (7:18)
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What is "Variance Power?" When and Why Would you use it? (6:50)
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What are the Roles and Responsibilities of Community Foundation Board Members? (13:38)
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How do Community Foundations Handle Basic Decisions Related to Funds? i.e. fees and fee minimums, fund minimums, etc. (8:06)
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What are the Three Things Everyone Needs to Know About Asset Development? (5:45)
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How Are Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Policies Handled in the Community Foundation Context? (8:24)
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Why Should my Community Foundation Engage in Community Leadership? If we do, What Should we be Thinking About? (5:56)
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What are National Standards and Why Should we Comply? (5:14)
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Affiliates - A Balancing Act (14:21)
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What Unique Challenges do Community Foundations Face? (13:31)
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How is Asset Development for a Community Foundation Different Than Fundraising for Another Nonprofit? What Kinds of Gifts can Community Foundations Receive? (12:06)
Bonus: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) (29:55)
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Individual License
With an individual license you'll have one year to access the modules and complete the course. Upon successfully completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. Â
Cost: $250
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Community Foundation Group License:
A community foundation license provides group access to multiple users. Videos can be shown at board meetings or training events or group members can view them individually at their convenience. Â
Cost: $2,500 for the 1st year
      $600 annual renewal
KACF Member Group License
Members of the Kansas Association of Community Foundations receive a discount for the CF Express Training Group License. Please contact KACF for the discount code.
Cost: $1,500 for the 1st year
      $300 annual renewal
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Professional development doesn’t have to break the budget. For the cost of sending one person to a conference, CF Express Online Training can train your entire board or staff—one module at a time.