Strengthen your leadership. Develop your teams.

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The Dr. Nancy Grasmick Leadership Institute provides professional development opportunities for leaders at all levels in all industries, helping you to strengthen skills and expand impact.
- HR Breakfast Forum: From Silos to Safety, October 14, 8:30–10:30 a.m.
- Intergenerational Dynamics: From Resistance to Results Workshop, October 20–21, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Advancing Women in the Workplace Workshop, November 9–10, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Manager to Leader Workshop, December 1–2, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- AI for Nonprofit Strategy, Systems and Sustainability Workshop, December 8, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
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Level up your career with a certification

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Gain the skills employers value and earn a professional certification from TU Continuing and Professional Studies. Instructor-led and self-paced formats are designed to help you advance your career while learning on your schedule. Flexible payment plans can help make your educational goals more affordable.
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From grant administrator to PMP-certified
Laura Meininger, a grant administrator for a Baltimore nonprofit, pursued the PMP® certification to translate her career experience into a globally recognized credential.
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From talent acquisition to SHRM-certified
Cassie Strickland, an HR professional with MedStar Health, earned a SHRM certification — an industry-recognized credential that adds both knowledge and credibility.
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Explore lifelong learning with Osher

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Where curious minds come to learn
Osher members enjoy liberal-arts style courses taught by leading subject matter experts. Whether you choose to take classes in-person or via Zoom, Osher aims to pique your curiosity with a great lineup of topics. Fall classes begin September 14.
Re/Imagining Retirement Summit
September 25, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., $75 early rate
Whether you’re already retired or just starting to think about it, this summit will provide you with tools to develop a plan for a meaningful retirement, and be inspired to re-imagine your next act. The day kicks off with a keynote on reframing retirement in an era of longevity and a workshop on developing meaning and purpose in retirement. Following lunch, choose between session topics in two breakout sessions.
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What's driving our economy?

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Economic Outlook Forum: How will the elections impact Maryland's Business Competitiveness
November 5, 8:15–11 a.m., University Union
Join RESI Chief Economist Daraius Irani for his annual economic outlook forecast for our state followed by a panel discussion on how the results of the November elections could shape economic policy and regional growth, featuring:
- Mileah Kromer, Director, UMBC Institute of Politics
- Sarah Oliver, Associate Professor of Political Science, Towson University
- Katie Maloney, Associate Vice President of Government Relations and Public Policy, Towson University
- Moderator: Jeff Salkin, News Anchor, Maryland Public Television
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Job gains. Unemployment drops.
Maryland gained 11,700 jobs in July, driven primarily by gains in the private sector. The state's unemployment rate decreased by 0.1%, the second straight monthly decline.
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Opportunities for nonprofits

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TU Career & Internship Fair
October 16, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
TU's Career and Internship Fair attracts hundreds of talented, eager students and recent alumni, making it a great way to recruit new talent. This is your opportunity to connect with students from a variety of majors looking to secure a range of positions.
Are you a nonprofit that wants to participate, but funding is a barrier? Apply for gratis registration.
Nonprofit Market Research Course
October 10, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Zoom $399 includes materials and 1:1 consultation
In a crowded nonprofit landscape, it's important to understand what motivates your supporters and to guide strategic planning. This three-hour course provides nonprofit leaders with resources to better help your organization assess your audience to improve programming, expand impact and strengthen connections.
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