Overview
Nonprofit organizations serve the interests of the community. They comprise an increasingly significant portion of the American economy as an essential element in American civic life, spanning fields as diverse as health care, education, human services, environmental management, criminal justice, and the arts.
The Nonprofit Management certificate program provides accessible, relevant and cost-effective management training, filling a well-recognized gap in the nonprofit sector. Topics include board development, financial management, grant writing and integrated marketing communications. Students may take individual courses or take all seven to earn either the Fundamental Management Skills Certificate or the Nonprofit Leadership and Strategic Management Certificate. Courses provide a stimulating and supportive climate for exploring the pressing issues facing current and future nonprofit leaders.
Audiences
Students in this program are either managing the day-to-day work of a nonprofit or are making strategic decisions, setting policy and helping set the organization's vision at various levels of leadership.
Certificates of Completion
Certificate of Completion in Fundamental Management Skills
- professionals working in the nonprofit sector
- professionals working in a governmental or private setting who would like to work or volunteer in the nonprofit sector
- students without professional experience who seek to prepare themselves for nonprofit careers
Certificate of Completion in Nonprofit Leadership & Strategic Management
- nonprofit professionals new to senior management positions
- senior managers who have recently transitioned from the public or private sector and are new to nonprofit leadership
- nonprofit leaders who are facing new management and leadership challenges; leaders include executive directors, department directors, board members and key volunteers
Student Spotlight
“Classes were very interactive with students and instructors exchanging ideas in class. It didn't feel like just a lecture - you're organically learning by interacting with your peers who also have experiences working with nonprofits. Everyone's voice was really heard.”