To serve crime victims more effectively, victim service organizations must use fundamental financial management practices to stay solvent and operate properly.
In the Financial Management training, you will learn key bookkeeping and accounting principles, how to prepare financial documents, how to prevent fraud, and the differences in available financial management tools. This training is intended for those responsible for their organization’s financial management.
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This training will be delivered online, over the course of 6 weeks, beginning on April 5, 2021. Each week, except for the introductory week, will include a facilitated webinar. There are recommended readings and videos, as well as written assignments. You should expect to spend about an hour per week on the assignments, in addition to participating in the 75-minute webinar. CEUs will be awarded for those who complete all requirements. You will find the training schedule here.
This training is part of the NVAA Effective Management Series, and, like all OVC TTAC trainings, there is no cost to attend.
Please note: Space is limited, so apply today to reserve your spot.
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Bridgette Butler
Brooklyn, New York
Bridgette Butler has more than 15 years of experience in the victim services and criminal justice fields, including extensive experience working on behalf of young people impacted by violence. Ms. Butler is the chief of staff for Common Justice, where she trains and supports staff who provide trauma-informed victim services to men of color. She was Common Justice’s national survivor specialist, supporting organizations to incorporate trauma and healing practices into high crime areas. Ms. Butler has supported the capacity development of grassroots organizations by providing technical assistance and training in strategic planning, collaboration, and financial management. She co-authored Expanding the Reach of Victim Services: Maximizing the Potential of VOCA Funding for Underserved Survivors. Ms. Butler received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Xavier University of Louisiana.
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Mark Fero
Ruther Glen, Virginia
Mark Fero currently serves as the grants compliance supervisor for Virginia’s State Administering Agency at the Department of Criminal Justice Services. Previously, he served as the programs administration manager in the Executive and Administration Division for the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, where he provided program and financial oversight to federal- and state-funded grant programs. In 2017, he was re-certified as a Virginia Contracts Associate. He serves on the Governor's Advisory Board on Volunteerism and National Service, is the chair of the Richmond Police Foundation Board, and the chair for the Virginia Service Foundation. He is also the president of Fero Enterprises, LLC, a consulting company with a primary focus on program and financial development for nonprofit, public, and privately run organizations. Mr. Fero was a finance specialist in the Army Honor Guard, 3rd U.S. Infantry ("The Old Guard" escort to the President) and has a B.A. in Behavioral and Social Science from the University of Maryland.
*OVC TTAC instructors have no vested interest in any products, instruments, devices, or materials that may be used in this training.
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OVC's Training and Technical Assistance Center (OVC TTAC) provides training to support professional development, enhance services to the community, and expand outreach to underserved victims of crime. |
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