研究生 Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Prepare to make an impact in the world around you with the Nonprofit Management 研究生 Certificate at 皇冠体育’s College of Liberal 艺术. 的 12-credit hour certificate program is entirely online and primarily designed for graduate students aspiring to nonprofit careers.
Nonprofits play a critical problem-solving role in society, responding to challenges like access to healthcare, 刑事司法改革, 教育改革, 饥饿, 可持续发展及更多. 的 National Center for Charitable Statistics 估计美国.S. 大约有1个.5 million nonprofits employing over 14 million workers. 在这个节目中, you will learn about the diversity of nonprofits and how these organizations vary in size, 结构和范围.
Government agencies contract with nonprofits to conduct research, 评估项目, and deliver goods and services. Gain understanding of how nonprofits work with each other and with governments at the federal, 州和地方两级.
的 Nonprofit Management 研究生 Certificate’s curriculum provides a foundation in the concepts, themes and tools of management. Develop the following competencies for the operation and direction of nonprofits.
- Fundraising best practices including consideration of donor types
- Managing finances including budgeting, investment and accounting
- Measuring outcomes and evaluating effectiveness using assessment tools
- 设定目标
的 研究生 Certificate in Nonprofit Management is especially suitable for students in the Master of Public Policy (MPP) program and any other program that trains practitioners working in public service careers. This certificate is also a worthwhile investment for the following people.
- Current nonprofit employees, volunteers and board members looking to increase their organization’s effectiveness
- Master’s and PhD students seeking greater management-related knowledge and skills
- PhD students writing dissertations on the nonprofit sector
- Those looking to work or volunteer for a nonprofit organization
程序的格式 & 课程
Classes for the 研究生 Certificate in Nonprofit Management are held online, with virtual synchronous sessions held in the evenings to accommodate working professionals. Students can be enrolled full or part time and have two years to complete the program.
的 curriculum consists of four, three-credit courses for a total of 12 credits. 的 following courses are required.
- Financial Management for Nonprofit 组织
- 非营利组织筹款
- Nonprofit Organization and Management
Students choose one of the following electives.
- Community Based Program Evaluation
- 领导 in Public Service and Nonprofit 组织
- Social Entrepreneurship—Innovative Approaches to Achieving Positive Social Impact
Students must pass all courses and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 to earn the certificate.
Learn more about the coursework for the Nonprofit Management 研究生 Certificate.
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职业生涯
Completion of the Nonprofit Management 研究生 Certificate signals to employers that the student has a solid foundation in the theory and practical applications required to manage nonprofit organizations.
Nonprofit management professionals work in a variety of different settings. 的 following are examples of nonprofit management roles.
- 首席财务官
- Director of communication
- 发展总监
- Director of information services
- 执行董事
- Human resources director
- 项目负责人