Program Description
Social services agencies, foundations, churches, museums and school and professional associations, municipalities, government and public enterprises comprise the vast array of non-profit organizations. The purpose of the Not-for-Profit Management Certificate Program is to provide participants with the skills and abilities necessary to meet the challenges of managing within the complex and competitive arena of not-for-profit organizations. This certificate is comprised of 9 credits of core course work and 6 credits in track specific courses. Choose between two tracks, Track A in Not-for-Profit Management or Track B in Leadership in Public Administration and Government. At the completion of the certificate program participants will have the unique ability to integrate fundamental management strategies with the not-for-profit organization’s mission and values. Complete the certificate program in just 15 credits.

Objectives

• Develop an understanding of the history and purpose of not-for-profit organizations
• Implement sound fiscal management policies and practices in not-for-profit organizations
• Explore strategies for fundraising and organizational sustainability for not-for-profit organizations
• Understand the components of strategic planning and program evaluation for the sustainability of not-for-profit organizations
• Strengthen the ability to recruit, retain and motivate employees of not-for-profit organizations