Skagit Valley College Center for Non-Profit Excellence will hold a six-part workshop series to teach about the operation of a nonprofit business or social service agency.

“How to Create a Non-Profit” will be taught on Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m.

“Successful Grant Writing” will be taught on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Both workshops will be taught by trainer and businessman Skye Richendrfer and will take place in Laura Angst Hall, room 125, located on SVC’s Mount Vernon Campus.

Other workshops will include fundraising, marketing, social networking and working with boards and volunteers.

A certificate in nonprofit management will be awarded upon completion of all six workshops. The cost is $49 per workshop.

To register call 360-416-7638.