Nonprofit Management Certificate Become a Leader in the Nonprofit World

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“Nonprofits account for 11.4 million jobs, 10.3% of all private sector employment.” — Bureau of Labor Statistics

Earn a Certificate in Nonprofit Management UCLA Extension’s Nonprofit Management Program was launched in 2012 with the vision of inspiring philanthropy, activism, and social responsibility within Southern California and beyond. Since then, graduates of the certificate program have gone on to successful and rewarding careers in the nonprofit sector.

The Certificate in Nonprofit Management is designed to help cultivate the next generation of philanthropic leaders. The program builds a management skillset that is specifically applicable to the nonprofit arena and addresses the nonprofit world’s need for qualified leaders. UCLA Extension’s comprehensive Nonprofit Management Program examines the many different specialties within the nonprofit world, including religion, education, human services, public affairs, health, and arts, culture, and humanities. Our multidisciplinary approach allows students to build their knowledge in important areas of nonprofit management, such as fundraising, communications, business, public policy, and more.

Study Nonprofit Management at UCLA Extension

UCLA Extension offers a world-class education to help you start a career you love. Our Nonprofit Management Certificate program is well respected among philanthropic leaders and organizations.

The Nonprofit Management Certificate has many advantages:

• Courses are offered fully online for the convenience of working professionals

• Certificate provides a bridge to an advanced degree or can be used as an excellent foundation for a career in nonprofit management

• Program of study can be completed in just one year

• Cohort model gives students the opportunity to network, learn, and grow with peers in the nonprofit arena

• Instructors are professionals with careers in nonprofit who can guide you through the nuances of having a successful career in this highly competitive field

Earn a Nonprofit Management Certificate today. www.uclaextension.edu/nonprofit

“ The online learning community is incredible. We learn with people from

all across the country who are interested in working with a wide variety

of nonprofit organizations—from international development to animal

welfare. Volunteers, board members, and staff benefit from each other. ” — Hamilton Simons-Jones, principal consultant, The Verbena Group, LLC, and former UCLA Extension instructor

“ The classes teach hands-on skills that students can translate into

projects they are doing for their current employers, or use to find a

position. It’s not about theory alone; it’s about how it truly works in

the ‘real world.’ ” — Pamela Barden, UCLA Extension instructor

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Certificate CostCandidacy Fee: $165 Average Cost of Each Certificate: $5,000Estimated Program Textbooks and Materials: $600

The cost of the certificate is approximately: $5,765

Application Process The Nonprofit Management Certificate program is looking for qualified candidates who have a strong sense of their professional goals. Candidates should also possess good communication skills, the ability to think innovatively, a collaborative mentality, and good business sense.

To apply you will need:

• A minimum of one year of volunteer or paid experience in the nonprofit sector

• A professional résumé

• The completed application form

• One letter of recommendation

• The $165 candidacy fee

Applications to the program are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. You can apply by visiting www.uclaextension.edu/nonprofit.

Start TodayBegin or accelerate your rewarding career in nonprofit management today. Contact us to find out more or submit an application.

Web: www.uclaextension.edu/nonprofit

Email: nonprofit@uclaextension.edu

Phone: (310) 825-7093

* Please note: Courses, schedules, and certificate requirements are subject to change.

Nonprofit Management Course of Study*The certificate curriculum is constructed for new to mid-level nonprofit professionals. The course of study can help students enter into the world of nonprofit management or give them the tools to advance their existing careers. To earn a certificate, students complete just eight required courses. The sequence of courses is designed to help students be successful and complete the certificate as quickly as possible.

Course FALL WINTER SPRING SUMMER

The Evolving Role of Nonprofits in Society:

Activism, Advocacy, and Social Responsibility x

Principles of Fundraising x

Nonprofit Governance and Board Management x

Capacity Building for Nonprofit Leaders and Managers x

Program Evaluation x

Strategic Communications for Nonprofit Organizations x

The Business of Nonprofits x

Strategic Planning within a Nonprofit Environment x

ACADEMIC QUARTER *