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
Courses
To get started, enroll in one of our online courses below, or enroll in the certificate program bundle here. Earn the certificate by completing all 11 online courses within one year.
| CORE COURSES | Summer | Fall | Spring | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory Nonprofit Certificate Entire Certificate Bundle of 11 Courses | Online – Register anytime | $739 | ||
| Budgeting in a Nonprofit Organization | Online – Register anytime | $95 | ||
| Capital Campaigns | Online – Register anytime | $95 | ||
| Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations | Online – Register anytime | $159 | ||
| How to Read a Nonprofit Financial Statement | Online – Register anytime | $95 | ||
| Introduction to Grant Writing | Online – Register anytime | $159 | ||
| Introduction to Nonprofit Management | Online – Register anytime | $119 | ||
| Leadership in a Nonprofit Organization | Online – Register anytime | $99 | ||
| Nonprofit Board and Volunteer Development | Online – Register anytime | $150 | ||
| Principles of Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations | Online – Register anytime | $95 | ||
| Social Media for Nonprofits | Online – Register anytime | $119 | ||
| Strategy for Nonprofit Organizations | Online – Register anytime | $119 | ||