Mar 26 Thursday
This course focuses on the most popular, influential, and enduring artists of the British Invasion, which spanned roughly the years 1964 to 1968. We will examine the roots of those artists in their native Great Britain, and then show how they crashed the U.S. charts on the heels of the Beatles, who paved the way for their compatriots to take advantage of the lucrative American market. The Beatles were not just the first to do so – in spectacular fashion – but they also set a standard for British groups that came after them; groups that were self-contained, meaning they wrote their own songs, developed their own style, and had unique visual and musical trademarks. You do not need to have taken Part 1 of this course to attend Part 2.
Part 2 of this course will focus on the following:
Week 1: The Animals, The Kinks
Week 2: The Moody Blues, The Who
Week 3: The Rolling Stones
Week 4: One Hit Wonders
This course can be attended either in-person at the Thousand Oaks campus or virtually via Zoom.
The Fifty and Better (FAB) program was designed for people ages 50 and older, seeking intellectual stimulation through university-level courses — without the pressure of grades — for the sake of learning and social engagement.
Mar 30 Monday
Satan, or the Devil, has been a character that has been feared for centuries. Many of the major religions have recognized an evil force that stands against God and seeks to undermine His actions. Nevertheless, it was not always this way. Satan is a Hebrew term, and didn’t always refer to an evil being. Demons, or Satan’s henchmen, weren’t always necessarily evil––in fact, a belief in demons entered into established religion hundreds of years after many of the first traditions. In this course, we’ll look at the evolution of the idea of Satan––where thinking developed on the topic, and how it changed over time. We’ll explore Judaism, Christianity, and other major religions, understanding the origin of the idea of Satan and how it has changed over time.
Apr 01 Wednesday
Facilitator: Anne Freiermuth, CPA
Understanding the unique accounting principles and requirements that apply to nonprofits is critical for your mission to succeed. This four module seminar series will introduce students to the basic accounting concepts relevant to nonprofit organizations. Participants will be exposed to foundational accounting principles and their practical applications. This will include understanding cash vs. accrual basis, the matching principle, fund accounting, functional allocations, and how to read and prepare financial statements.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Series participants will be introduced to fundamental accounting rules (generally accepted accounting principles) and financial reports of nonprofit organizations.Series participants will analyze which transactions get recorded in the accounting system and how.Series participants will be able to recognize allocation methodologies and how they impact financial statements and external oversight.Series participants will be able to record common accounting transactions.MODULE OVERVIEW:
Module I: Introduction and Contributions AccountingWednesday, Mar 18 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Module II: Internal Controls, Fixed Assets, Reading Financials, Allocating ExpensesThursday, Mar 19 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Module III: Putting it all Together: Case Study Year OneWednesday, Mar 25 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Module IV: Putting It All Together: Case Study Year TwoThursday, Mar 26| 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
LEVEL: Intro/Intermediate
TARGET AUDIENCE: Executive directors & CEOs, CFO’s, finance staff, Board treasurers and finance committees
Apr 02 Thursday
Apr 08 Wednesday
Is it time to develop the budget? The process of building and monitoring a budget is fundamental to an organization’s planning and financial oversight. It results in a useful tool -- one that can be used on an ongoing basis to anticipate problems and provide a baseline against which programmatic and financial performance can be assessed. In this course we will evaluate how to build a sound budget for managing your organization and explore examples on how this budget tool can be used to deal with multiple programs and multiple funding sources.
Learning Objectives:-How to build a budget for sound nonprofit financial management-How to utilize your budget to monitor actual performance
Audience: This workshop is great for Executive Directors, fund development professionals, program managers, board members, and anyone else doing budgeting for nonprofit organizations.
Apr 16 Thursday
Will your organization have enough cash to cover payroll next month? How about an unbudgeted expense or a fabulous new opportunity? Financial statements are important for board members and leadership to analyze the organization’s historical performance, but cash management is critical for day-to-day financial operations. In this class, we will learn how to develop a cash projection spreadsheet that can be updated regularly so you can successfully plan ahead and avoid surprises. Learning about cash projections is also a wonderful method to get familiar and comfortable with financials, because cash projections tend to be a more intuitive way of looking at financial information.
Learning Objectives:-Discover 3 methods of projecting future cash flows: mind dump, budget conversion, and hybrid-Analyze common differences between an accrual-based budget and a cash projection-Identity strategies for handling shortfall and windfalls
May 05 Tuesday
Description:
The stories we tell shape the world we live in and the future we’re building. As funding becomes harder to secure and competition for awards grows, the ability to communicate your nonprofit’s impact with clarity, emotion, and purpose is no longer optional — it’s essential. This workshop gives nonprofit leaders the tools and confidence to craft stories that stand out and inspire action.
Learning Objectives: - Explain the strategic value of storytelling as a tool for advancing their nonprofit mission, building trust, and influencing key audiences — including funders, advocates, and partners.- Identify and shape compelling narratives that authentically reflect their mission, values, and impact.- Apply practical storytelling tools and techniques to craft stories that inspire action, deepen engagement, and drive change.- Design and implement a storytelling process within their organizations, including effective methods for sourcing, curating, and sharing authentic narratives.- Develop and uphold responsible storytelling practices that ensure respect, dignity, and agency for the people and communities represented.- Discover and surface powerful stories in unexpected places, expanding their organization’s capacity to capture and communicate impact.
