I am really excited about these Marketplace classes. It is good to hear the corporate viewpoints of different ideas after working in the nonprofit sector for 15 years. Thanks for having the passion to contribute to nonprofit success.
~ Donna Nardine, The Watchful Shepherd USA

Very useful training - thank you!
~ Cassandra Nuggo, Family Resource Network

The First Friday session turned my day around. Thank you.
~ Catharine Schmidt, Heinz-Del Monte Federal Credit Union

This was a great way to help build our nonprofit capacity and set the stage for future training through the Bayer Center. It also strengthened our network as a nonprofit community.
~ Gail Seifert, Armstrong County Community Foundation

Thank you for offering such helpful and affordable programs! It's so nice to have a resource like the Bayer Center!
~ Anne-Marie Lubenau, AIA, Community Design Center

Thank you very much for your excellent presentation...You have advanced the level of professionalism in fundraising in our state.
~ James Heckman, American Red Cross

Providing a 'tool book' is an excellent workshop teaching aid and helping in retaining and applying information.
~ Ann Fortescue, Heinz History Center

As a person without experience using Access, the course provided the breadth and depth of information necessary to understand how to better manage existing mailing lists and to learn the kinds of new data you could be tracking and reporting.
~ Arlene Faith, Penn State-Mckeesport

Excellent speaker, organized materials, provided valuable information, focused on topic.
~ Lynne Juback, Avenues to Independence

I greatly look forward to each session. I learned new things each week that I can use to improve my databases at work.
~ Ben Villotti, Center in the Woods

Group discussions on common topics brought out a wealth of information from other participants.
~ Daniel J. Ellis, Beaver County AIDS Service Organization

"The class was so useful! Very practical and applicable to my work. Great take home material too."
~ Jocelyn Malik, Manager of Corporate Support, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

"This was a fantastic session with fantastic presenters, discussion and tips that we could take home (with a free CD and all) and implement tomorrow. The best seminar session I have ever attended - Encore! Encore!
~ Tara Simmons, Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania, Director of Information and Services

"This workshop helped me prepare for the next stage of our partnership building - negotiation."
~ Tara Merenda, Community Design Center

"I personally feel that the Bayer Center has continued to provide me and Valley Care Association with support, education, and opportunity."
~ Deb Shtulman, Valley Care Association

"You offer an interesting perspective of someone who is well-informed, yet has a fresh outlook on Pittsburgh projects due to all your experience elsewhere."
~ Christina Schmidlapp, Northside Leadership Conference

"I waited a long time to return to the classroom because I just didn't see a program that fit what I wanted to do until this one came along. I had high expectations and I have to say they were met."
~ Kevin Boland, Donnelly-Boland and Associates