Nonprofit organizations are constantly evolving to meet the changing demands of the populations they serve as well as their stakeholders鈥� needs. While often utilizing the same tools and practices of the private sector, nonprofits emphasize mission-driven work. The Professional Certificate in Nonprofit Management focuses on 14 key areas that successful nonprofit organizations depend on. Our specific curriculum sharpens your skills and helps you improve the productivity, efficiency and processes within your organization. With topics spanning revenue development, legal concepts, ethics and more, our courses offer something valuable for every nonprofit professional. These skills are essential for community leaders, program administrators, executive directors, board members and volunteers in nonprofit organizations.
Learning Outcomes
- Formulate a strategy of change to meet the needs of the community you serve
- Integrate principles of financial management into your budgeting practices
- Modify strategic plans to better align the mission and vision of your nonprofit
- Identify ethical issues and connect them to nonprofit values associated with your organization
- Define the legal framework for nonprofits and identify necessary operational regulations
- Analyze the roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards
- Apply real-life case studies to marketing, fundraising and governance practices
Courses
To get started, enroll in one of the 14 core courses below. Earn the certificate by completing all the courses within two years.
| CORE COURSES | Spring | Summer | Fall | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Nonprofit Leadership | 6/3/2026 Live Online | $215 | ||
| Developing a Strategic Plan for Your Nonprofit Organization | $215 | |||
| Effective Employee Management for Nonprofit Organizations | $215 | |||
| Ethics and Values in the Nonprofit Sector | 6/17/2026 Live Online | $215 | ||
| Financial Management Within the Nonprofit Sector, Parts 1 & 2 | 5/6- | $430 | ||
| Fundraising and Revenue Development for Nonprofits | $215 | |||
| Inclusion Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations | $215 | |||
| Legal Concepts Essential for Nonprofit Organizations | $215 | |||
| Legislative Relations for Nonprofit Managers | $215 | |||
| Nonprofit Boards and Governance | $215 | |||
| Nonprofit Marketing and Communications Strategies | 4/22/2026 Live Online | $215 | ||
| Nonprofit Organization Development and Analysis | $215 | |||
| Program Performance Measurement and Evaluation for Nonprofits | $215 | |||
| Valuable Volunteer Management Tools for Nonprofit Organizations | 5/20/2026 Live Online | $215 |