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Leadership Boot Camp for Newly Elected Officials

Leadership Boot Camp for Newly Elected Officials
Recently elected to a position in a special district? Now that the election is over the real work begins. Get off to a strong start by learning from experienced elected officials and public administrators at this intensive one-day workshop.
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Professional Certificate in Nonprofit Fundraising

Professional Certificate in Nonprofit Fundraising
Register now for our new Professional Certificate in Nonprofit Fundraising – Classes begin October 2013. Offered in partnership with the Willamette Valley Development Officers.
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Executive Master of Public Administration

Executive Master of Public Administration
The EMPA is designed for ambitious and forward-looking public and nonprofit professionals. There are a limited number of spots available in the Fall 2013 cohort! Contact Marcy Newton for details.
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In servitute rei publicae vitam dedicavit

A life dedicated to public service

Headquartered in the Hatfield School of Government at Portland State University, the Center for Public Service (CPS) is a team of trainers, practitioners, consultants, and academic professionals who specialize in the distinctiveness of public service leadership at the local level.

With decades of experience delivering high quality training and research products to public agencies from the Pacific Northwest and around the world, CPS offers the cost competitiveness of a not-for-profit organization, the intellectual content of a leading academic center, and the client-driven flexibility of a traditional consulting firm.