HBGCE0134 - Nonprofit Management Certificate Program

Course Description

This certificate program focuses on cultivating an understanding and development of interrelated skills that are fundamental to non-profit management. Through the program modules, you will develop knowledge of and practices for: Theoretical and practical applications of organizational and planning theories and models; inter-organizational relationships and functions of public, private and non-profit organization and human resources. Special emphasis is given to organizational vision, multitasking, and innovation in a dynamic environment.

Course Outline

This is a self-paced, asynchronous course. There are a total of 10 modules, all of which are completely online. This course uses the Learning Management System (LMS) Canvas. Participants will access all course materials through Canvas and complete any activities through Canvas. All module assignments are due within 6 months from the day of registration. It is estimated that it will take approximately 2- 2 1/2 hour(s) to complete each entire module. 

Canvas access will end when a participant has completed the 10 course modules, or at 6 months from registration. 

Participants who successfully complete all 10 modules will receive Temple University Harrisburg’s Nonprofit Management Certificate. All assignments require a minimum grade of 80% or higher to pass. To obtain the certificate, attempts to re-submit assignments for at least an 80% passing grade will be coordinated by the instructor and the participant.

Ten Online Modules (approx. 2 -2.5 hours each):

Module 1: Mission and Your Role as a Leader

• Key topics that will be covered in this module are:
  • Mission and vision statements
  • Leadership in a nonprofit organizational setting
  • Leadership style assessment

Module 2: Governance

• Key topics that will be covered in this module are:
  • Board of directors
  • Strategic planning
  • Day-to-day operations

Module 3: Program Design and Development

• Key topics that will be covered in this module are:
  • Needs assessment
  • Program goals and objectives
  • Evaluation metrics

Module 4: Managing Relationships

• Key topics that will be covered in this module are:
  • Staffing: Paid and volunteer
  • Human resources policies, laws, and regulations
  • Organizational charts

Module 5: Managing for Performance

• Key topics that will be covered in this module are:
  • Individual performance metrics
  • Supervision
  • Discipline

Module 6: Administrative and Financial Management

• Key topics that will be covered in this module are:
  • Budgeting and cash flow
  • Risk management
  • Fiscal monitoring rations

Module 7: Marketing and Communications

• Key topics that will be covered in this module are:
  • Branding
  • Digital marketing and resources
  • Marketing plan

Module 8: Resource Development

• Key topics that will be covered in this module are:
  • Fundraising
  • Prospecting
  • Cause-related sponsorships

Module 9: Ethical Issues

• Key topics that will be covered in this module are:
  • Codes of Ethics
  • Advocacy
  • Conflicts of interest

Module 10: Diversity, Inclusion, & Cultural Humility

• Key topics that will be covered in this module are:
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Biases
  • Self-assessment

This course will have corresponding chapters to read from the textbook and reflection exercises on the reading.

The textbook that will be used in this course is Nonprofit Management 101: A Complete and Practical Guide for Leaders and Professionals, 2nd Edition.

Heyman, D. R., & Brenner, L. (2019). Nonprofit management 101: a complete and practical guide for leaders and professionals: essential resources, tools, and hard-earned wisdom from 55 leading experts. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

ISBN-13: 978-1119585459

ISBN-10: 1119585457

Learner Outcomes

1. Apply a basic understanding of the nature and character of non-profit organizations to your organizational context
2. Apply critical skills of analysis regarding organizational problems, planning, program development, and implementation
3. Explain and employ the various approaches to non-profit organizations, both organizationally and managerially by identifying basic management functions of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling and representing
4. Develop and implement strategies for concepts of organizational power, decision-making, motivation, and leadership
5. Assess your interpersonal relationships and leadership practice skills
6. Analyze the role of supervision, staff development, and training within the context of non-profit values and ethics
7. Recognize the relevance of cultural humility and ethical practice
8. Identify the significance of resource development, marketing and communications to a healthy organization
9. Recognize the critical nature of fiscal management and accountability
10. Describe the necessity of advocacy and public policy on the non-profit organizational environment

Notes

Extension for More Time - To enroll for more time, click on this link.

The Nonprofit Management Certificate program requires that participants complete the program within 6 months from the date of registration, with all assignments requiring a minimum grade of 80%. The 6 months begin on the date of registration.  ONE (1) 90-day extension is available by online purchase only for $100 when students need additional time (for any and all reasons). Extension must be purchased within one (1) week of their due-date on the CE Systems course page. To enroll in your extension, please click here. 

CFRE Continuing Education Points:
Temple University Harrisburg’s Nonprofit Management Certificate Program is recognized by CFRE International (Certified Fund Raising Executive) as qualifying for CFRE Education credits.  Upon successful completion of this program, 20 CFRE points will be granted by CFRE International.  Certificates of training documenting CFRE points will be issued by TUH. Each participant will receive these points on their certificate of completion. 

Social Work Continuing Education:
The complete certificate program has been approved for 20 continuing education hours, by Temple University Harrisburg. Temple University Harrisburg is a pre-approved provider of continuing education by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.  These credit hours satisfy requirements for LSW/LCSW/LMFT/LPC biennial license renewal. 

To obtain social work continuing education, please complete the following items:

1. Complete the ten online modules successfully
2. Complete the course evaluation at the end of each module
3. Complete the online request form

Technology competencies and requirements 
This is a self-paced course. Participants are expected to possess a basic level of technical competency and comfort level to be successful in the program.  A computer with an Internet connection to access material through our learning management system (LMS) is required. You must also have the ability to respond to TUH staff and faculty using our learning management system, called Canvas. All students that are enrolled in our courses must understand basic computing skills sufficient to complete course work. These skills include word processing, copying and pasting, spell-checking, saving files, word count, attaching files to email, searching topics online, and using your computer’s browser. Instructors do not provide computer support or training. 

It is required that participants have the following technology access:  

Hardware: 

• Any of the following devices: 
• Desktop or laptop PC (Windows, Mac, or Chromebook) 
• Tablet or smartphone (Android or iOS) 

Software: 

Any of the following supported operating systems: 

• Microsoft Windows (Windows 7 or newer) 
• Mac OS (10.5 or newer) 
• Android (version 4.2 or newer) 
• iOS (version 10 or newer) 
• Chrome OS (most Chromebooks supported) 
   

Any of the following internet browsers: 

• Google Chrome 
• Microsoft Edge 
• Apple Safari 
• Mozilla Firefox 
   

Internet Connection: 

• A broadband internet connection (DSL, cable, fiber, etc.) is recommended with a hardwired ethernet cable. Wireless (wi-fi) connections may be utilized but a weak or congested signal may cause issues with video buffering or content access. 

Cancellations and Refunds

All cancellation requests must be made received within 72 hours/3 business days of enrolling in the course AND the registered person did not access any portion of the online course. All cancellation requests must be made in writing via email to Jennifer Donahue at jennifer.donahue@temple.edu and received by the Temple University Harrisburg staff before becoming effective. Please note that if the registered person does not officially withdraw from a course and does not attend the course, the registrant is still responsible for payment. Cancellations that meet the criteria listed above will be eligible for a full refund of fees paid.

Testimonials

"I took this course because I wanted to include something in a program for young adult interns. I wanted to know what the course offered and what was involved. I was so very pleased by the breadth and practical applicability of the content."

Amy W.

"This program allowed me to better understand the broad scope of non-profit management.  It built on my strengths as a leader and provided experiences for growth in areas where I was underdeveloped.  The course was very manageable with my schedule as it was self-paced and the support from Temple was unparalleled.  I highly recommend this course for someone looking to expand their knowledge of non-profit management and leadership."

Luisa Olivo-Wolf, MA (she/her)

Director of Strategic Initiatives 
Community Progress Council