Building Safe, Efficient, and Mission-Ready Environments
Effective facilities management is essential for nonprofits of all sizes, whether you operate a small office, a community center, or multiple program sites. This course provides nonprofit leaders and operations staff with the practical tools needed to manage facilities responsibly, safely, and sustainably while maximizing limited resources.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Trainer: Zach Guller, COO, Jewish Community Center
Understand the core principles of facilities management within a nonprofit setting.
Conduct basic site assessments to identify maintenance, safety, and operational needs.
Develop cost-effective preventive maintenance and repair plans.
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and compliance requirements.
Implement systems that support safe, accessible, and mission-aligned work environments.
Who Should Attend
Operations managers
Office managers
Program managers with facility responsibilities
Executive leaders overseeing facilities
Staff new to facilities management in a nonprofit setting
Meet Your Trainer: Zach Guller
Zach serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Merage JCC in Irvine, California, and has also held the role of Director of Sunrise Day Camp Orange County since January, 2024. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, Zach studied business at the University of Kansas and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.
Zach began his career in the nonprofit sector working with various YMCAs across the United States. He is a certified personal trainer, certified lifeguard, and a certified LIVESTRONG Cancer Survivor Instructor.
Outside of work, Zach has a strong passion for sports, especially his hometown St. Louis Cardinals. He and his wife, Alexis, live in Aliso Viejo with their children. In his free time, Zach enjoys being outdoors and spending quality time with his family.
