Learners who want a recognized credential for their resumes can choose to earn a Certificate of Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership and Management offered here at the Centre for Nonprofit Development (CEND).

Are you looking to grow your nonprofit knowledge but don’t want to take time away from your organization? Have you considered going back to school but just can’t find the right time?

The program is a collection of eight courses developed and taught by experts with the unique needs of nonprofit leaders in mind. They address the core competencies of managing a nonprofit organization and provide you with a solid foundation to be successful in the nonprofit sector.

Course materials are designed with working professionals in mind. All of the courses can be completed at your own pace. Each course takes approximately 6-8 hours to complete and can be accessed for a full year from the date of purchase.

All of the following courses are included as part of the Certificate of Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership and Management:

Board Governance

Of all the challenges facing a nonprofit, managing the board can certainly be one of the most daunting. This thought-provoking course addresses issues common to nonprofit boards and crucial to a nonprofit’s success. This course is 1 of 8 required to earn the Certificate of Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership and Management.

Marketing

This course introduces students to the challenges of marketing in the non-profit sector, defined as those organizations that seek to serve the public good without the motivation of profit. Students will learn the role and application of marketing to promote social change and to achieve social goals for non-profit organizations.

Resource Development

This course examines how nonprofit organizations develop effective resource development strategies to support their important work in our society.

Social Entrepreneurship

Social entrepreneurship is a new and fast-growing field of academic study and real-world practice. In essence, social entrepreneurship is doing well financially by creatively solving social issues.

Strategic Planning

How do great nonprofits achieve lasting impact while others struggle to stay afloat? The answer lies in one powerful concept: strategic planning. Without a clear roadmap, even the most passionate teams risk burnout, missed opportunities, and mission drift. But imagine leading an organization with a crystal-clear vision, well-defined goals, and an actionable strategy that drives results year after year.

Volunteer Management

Volunteers are the lifeblood of many public and nonprofit organizations. This course serves as an introduction to the theory and practice of the full range of volunteer management from recruiting prospective volunteers to issues surrounding the departure of a volunteer from the organization. Core issues surrounding volunteer management such as motivations, training, and risk management serve as key topics for this course.