For nonprofit professionals who aspire to be a CEO or senior leadership team member, a graduate certificate in nonprofit management is a powerful step to make that goal a reality. The Nonprofit Leadership Center offers a graduate certificate in nonprofit management in collaboration with the University of Tampa.
Applications are now open for the 2024-25 program.
“I would not be where I am today without the Certificate in Nonprofit Management program at UT. It was truly a game-changer for me. It gave me an incredible network of trusted colleagues, the ability to propel my organization forward and introduced me to concepts I needed to know more about to be effective.”
About the Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management
The 2024-2025 graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management at the University of Tampa will begin in May 2024 and last about 15 months. Courses are delivered as four one-week seminars, representing 12 credit hours of graduate-level instruction. Program participants will develop skills in strategic thinking, leadership, marketing, development and accounting. The required in-person sessions include:
- Thinking Strategically
Students will focus on creating and communicating a powerful mission, effective board governance and the strategic planning process. They will also identify the focus area for their program-long project and business plan. - Marketing, Research & Communication
Students will learn how to conduct market research with a customer focus, segment and target the right audiences, position their organization, and assess promotional strategies. - Accounting & Financial Management
Students will learn the fundamentals of accounting, financial performance, analyzing costs and internal controls. They will also develop a budget for their program-long project. - Leadership and Innovation
Students will evaluate their personal leadership and develop an implementation plan. - Final Presentations
The program culminates with students presenting their business plan to a group of nonprofit and community leaders for evaluation as the final step to receiving their certificate.
Join Us for an Upcoming Info Session
Join us for an upcoming info session to learn more about the Certificate in Nonprofit Management graduate program. You’ll receive a general overview of the University of Tampa as well as details about nonprofit management track options. Faculty and staff will be available to answer your questions, discuss the application process and review financial aid options.
“This program has been so insightful and challenging. Working and learning from organizations that are so different from my own has significantly expanded my horizons.”
Have questions? Email us at info@nlctb.org, or contact our friends at the University of Tampa at 813-258-7409 or grad@ut.edu.