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LMU Executive Education + Training for Sisters

Empowering Sisters in Greater Los Angeles and Beyond

LMU College of Business Administration offers the “Financial Acumen & Stewardship Training for Sisters” program in collaboration with the Office of the Vicar for Women Religious of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The program is designed for sisters responsible for financial decision-making, leadership, or stewardship within their communities and ministries.

We are grateful for the generous financial contributions from donors to the Mission Initiative and Social Impact Fund at the LMU College of Business Administration, which help subsidize program fees for participants.

 

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Financial Acumen & Stewardship Training for Sisters

The Financial Acumen & Stewardship Training for Sisters (FASTS) is designed to empower sisters with the financial, managerial, and entrepreneurial skills needed to sustain their ministries and serve their communities as effective stewards of temporal goods. This program deepens your knowledge of nonprofit management, accounting, and finance — fostering a resilient, flourishing community.

Essential Information

Upcoming Dates

Spring 2026 Seminar

  • Part 1: Fri., March 13, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Part 2: Fri., March 27, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
  • Part 3: Fri., April 24, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Format

On-campus at Loyola Marymount University's Westchester Campus. Each day concludes with Mass at 4:30 p.m., followed by an optional dinner.

Questions?

For financial assistance or general inquiries, please contact both:

Sr. Tracey Sharp, S.C.R.H., J.C.L.
Associate Vicar for Women Religious
Archdiocese of Los Angeles
SrTSharp@la-archdiocese.org

Fr. Dominic Chai, S.J., Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Strategy and Mission
College of Business Administration
Loyola Marymount University
Dominic.Chai@lmu.edu

Program Information

What to Expect

  • Three in-depth workshops (total of 20 in-person contact hours).
  • Expert instruction from Loyola Marymount University faculty and affiliated professionals.
  • Case studies and real-world examples tailored to sisters’ communities.
  • Supportive, faith-centered, peer-learning environment within a community of communities.

What You'll Learn

  • Develop practical skills in budgeting and financial planning.
  • Read and interpret key financial statements for nonprofit organizations.
  • Build a foundation in investing and retirement saving.
  • Apply best practices for nonprofit compliance, transparency, and stewardship.
  • Collaborate effectively with business professionals (e.g., accounting, insurance, legal, finance).
  • Explore strategies for generating new revenue sources and responsibly managing donations.
  • Strengthen your capacity to lead and sustain your ministry’s mission.
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