Nonprofits make a difference in their community through strong missions centered on the people they serve. However, even while being mission-driven, nonprofits depend on effective strategic direction and require many of the same skills used in traditional business organizations. The Introductory Nonprofit Certificate is a self-paced online program that cultivates the skills successful nonprofit professionals need. From budgeting and fundraising to leadership, social media and grant writing, our program has something to offer anyone interested in nonprofit work.

Learning Outcomes

• Analyze your strategic planning process and how it relates to your nonprofit mission
• Examine your nonprofit organization’s financial positions
• Define the roles of ethics and marketing in nonprofits
• Identify the importance of continuous training and learning in leadership
• Assess the different types of budgets used by nonprofit organizations
• Explore the purpose and structure of the nonprofit sector