They’ve been saving like misers for years. Watching the apples of their eyes grow, they’ve run the figures in their head a million times, trying to find the right chance to send them off to a quality education. The harsh realities of today, financial uncertainty and rising costs, make it harder and harder to bring this dream into reality. No, it’s not parents saving to send their child to college. It’s about professional development for nonprofit staffs. Walk into any conference, read any magazine or online article, and it’s clear — there is value investing in staff with training and educational opportunities. For the average nonprofit manager sweating over how to keep the lights on, however, such stories are often more fiction than reality.
