Workshops, webinars offered free of charge to Cenla residents

Community Development Works, a program of The Rapides Foundation, announces its complete 2024 training schedule for 31 free, skill-building training classes taking place from March 5 to Nov. 21.

The CDW Training Calendar serves as a professional development resource for nonprofit staff, volunteers and for anyone interested in improving the Central Louisiana community. You do not have to work at a local nonprofit to take advantage of this training.

In-person workshops are held at The Rapides Foundation Building in downtown Alexandria, and online webinars are offered at BigMarker. Participants do not need to download software to attend the online courses.

This year’s training schedule covers seven topic areas: starting a nonprofit, grant writing, strategic planning, board governance, financial management, leadership, evaluation and human resources.

Participants can opt to attend all courses within a single topic area or select those of specific interest. Additionally, archived webinars are accessible on the CDW website.

Visit www.communitydevelopmentworks.org/attend-training to find a complete list of courses or to register. Call CDW at 318-443-7880 or 800-803-8075 for more information.

CDW trainings are part of The Rapides Foundation’s Social Environment Initiative with the goal of increasing the number of nonprofit staff and volunteers in Central Louisiana.