Nonprofit Management
The SBNM's certificate programs are designed for professionals who wish to sharpen their skills and knowledge in a specific content area in a short, cost-effective manner.
Certificate programs may be completed in 6-12 months, and all certificate courses may be applied to any of the SBNM's graduate degrees. Students pursue certificate programs for a variety of reasons, including:
- to acquire more advanced knowledge and update existing skills
- to augment their SBNM degree with an area of specialization
- to facilitate a career transition to a new field
Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Today’s nonprofit managers must balance a myriad of demands and responsibilities: they are fundraisers and financial officers, planners, and problem-solvers. They must deal effectively with boards, staff, clients, and funders. The certificate in nonprofit management provides comprehensive preparation in the primary functional areas of a nonprofit organization.
The certificate may be completed entirely online, entirely face-to-face, or a combination of both formats.
Key Topics
- The history and evolution of the nonprofit sector in the United States
- Resource development and fundraising theory and techniques
- Management of the marketing process
- Budgeting and Finance
- Ethics, accountability, legal, and regulatory issues
- Strategic management and planning
Key Takeaways
- Understand how the components of your organization fit together, including boards, structure, mission, and staff
- Gain perspectives on the evolution of the nonprofit sector within the United States
- Develop and broaden your knowledge regarding fundraising, finance, and marketing functions within the nonprofit sector
- Learn effective methods for strategic planning within your organization
Courses
- SBNM 5350 Nonprofit Financial Management
- SBNM 5680 Nonprofit Marketing Analysis and Consumer Behavior
- SBNM 5710 Principles of Nonprofit Management
- SBNM 5770 Fundraising Principles for Nonprofits
- SBNM 5780 Measuring Outcomes and Assessment