Business & MBA Certificate
Explore Nonprofit Strategies in the Graduate Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Online Program
Prepare to manage a diverse range of nonprofit organizations with University of Michigan Science's online Leadership of Nonprofit Organizations Graduate Certificate. You'll learn how to lead organizational change, initiate and implement strategic planning, develop financial support and utilize effective marketing strategies.
See Yourself Succeed in Nonprofit Leadership
In the graduate nonprofit leadership certificate online program, you'll gain the management and leadership skills you need to excel in nonprofit organizations. Learn how to:
- Improve organizational performance and efficiency through participative management and cooperative decision-making
- Employ contemporary leadership practices to create effective teams and cultures
- Lead organizational change to develop and transform nonprofit organizations
- Utilize strategic planning and organizational development to assist an organization in fulfilling its mission
- Identify and develop sources of financial support
- Develop and modify budgets that reflect changing economic conditions
- Create a marketing plan and apply appropriate marketing practices for nonprofit organizations
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your graduate nonprofit leadership certificate online at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
- Convenience. Attend class when it's convenient for you - online education means 24/7 access
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your certificate at your own pace, over five 10-week terms per year
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
Career Outlook
The increasing demand for professionals with advanced education specific to the needs of nonprofit organizations will increase your value in the marketplace. High-performing nonprofit executives with a range of business skills and a passion for nonprofit work are highly sought after.
Curriculum
In the graduate nonprofit leadership certificate online program, you'll explore marketing, leadership and organizational concepts and strategies for nonprofit organizations.
Courses May Include
Marketing Strategies
This course is a study of the activity by which organizations discover consumer and other organizations' needs and wants, and then provide satisfaction through a mutually beneficial relationship. Students will explore the topics of selecting a target market, conducting marketing research, and designing product, price, promotional, and distribution strategies through the development of a marketing plan.
Marketing Strategies for Not-For-Profit Organizations
Human Behavior in Organizations
Leading Change
Leading/Managing Not-For-Profit Orgs
Organizational Leadership
