Nonprofit Management Certificate

Offered as part of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Organizational Leadership, or as a stand-alone certification, the Nonprofit Management Certificate prepares you to address the unique challenges of nonprofit organizations. You’ll develop the skills needed to drive mission-focused initiatives and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve.

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Drive Change in Nonprofits

Explore the intricacies of running a nonprofit, mastering key skills such as measuring success and managing volunteers. Courses cover operational challenges in governance, volunteerism, and hiring, while also providing essential tools for grant writing, fundraising, and accurate financial reporting. You’ll also develop effective communication strategies through an emphasis on public relations.

Program Features

  • Networked: Collaborate with like-minded leaders committed to nonprofit success
  • Expert: Developed by leaders with extensive industry experience
  • Engaging: Interactive online curriculum building community and collaboration
  • Valuable: Networking with passionate leaders driving change
  • Personalized: Support and tutoring to ensure your success

Chart Your Course

The nine credit hours from the Nonprofit Management Certificate program also serve as a stepping stone toward earning an MBA or Master of Organizational Leadership. After completing the certificate, you’ll only need nine more courses (27 credits) to achieve your Master’s degree.

Transform your passion into impact—lead the way in nonprofit management.

Flexible Learning

Classes are 100% online, allowing you to learn on your schedule.

  • Format: Online classes start every 8 weeks
  • Program Length: 12, 18 or 24 months
  • Credit Hours: 9 total
  • Tuition: $415 per credit hour

Course Descriptions

This course is a comprehensive application of corporate-communications strategy, tactics, and programs. Small teams will design, implement, and evaluate a campaign in the context of a challenging 8-week case study. Team projects are presented via a student-created website for evaluation by classmates and faculty.

This course connects organizational mission to operations. Students examine the dynamics of board governance, the benefits and challenges of working with volunteers, and the hiring challenges of nonprofits. Students will learn how to connect long term goals into short term action.

This course examines fundraising in the non-profit settings and addresses fundraising campaigns, grant writing, donor development and communication strategies. Students learn the importance of both financial and social service reporting in communicating organizational needs.

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