The Urban Institute of Excellence in Certifications

09/17/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to our Founder & Visionary, Shandra Stringer! 🎉

Today we celebrate the woman whose vision continues to create pathways for excellence, opportunity, and impact across our community.

Thank you for leading with purpose, empowering others, and changing lives, one certification, one leader, one organization at a time. 💙🤎

Join us in wishing her a blessed and beautiful year ahead! Drop your birthday wishes below. 👇🏾🎈

09/11/2026

Before you check out for the weekend… 👀

If your organization needs funding, the answer may not always be another grant application.

Sometimes we need to strengthen the program.
Sometimes we need better research.
Sometimes we need to know what other resources are available.

That’s why I created Beyond the Grant™.

Take a look at the flyer. If this sounds like something your organization needs in this season, come join me.

Register here:
https://bit.ly/GrantsAndBeyond2026

Build a fundable program, find the right funders, use AI to work smarter, and grow resources beyond grants.

05/25/2026

💸 Real talk: most of us were never taught how to handle money.

This summer, we’re fixing that.

Two ways to join; breakfast or dinner, your call. Same powerful content, built on a trusted FDIC curriculum.

You’ll walk out knowing how to budget, build your credit, knock down debt, and actually plan for what’s next.

Seats are limited, register using the links in comments.

05/11/2026

You still have time to register.

Registration link is in the comments.