Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Designed to prepare students to succeed in leadership and administration of nonprofit organizations, the Advanced Certificate Program in Nonprofit Management is intended for practicing managers and leaders in a broad range of human service, cultural, educational, religious, and community organizations, and for those who wish to prepare for professional advancement. The curriculum provides a theoretical and practical examination of the governance of nonprofit organizations, the management of volunteers and professionals, marketing, resource development and fundraising, strategic planning, program evaluation, financial oversight, and the social and political context of the nonprofit sector. All classes are offered during late afternoon or evening hours for the convenience of working adult students.
The curriculum covers all aspects of nonprofit administration and management:
The advanced certificate program is open to qualified students with a baccalaureate degree, although others with significant professional or volunteer experience may apply after consulting with the program director. Qualified individuals in the community may also enroll in selected courses without participating in the full certificate program. With permission, students may enroll in Nonprofit Management courses before they are officially admitted to the Certificate program. To do so, fill out and submit this form.
To apply for admission, please submit the following:
Contact information:
Nonprofit Management Program
University College, Campus Box 1085
Washington University, One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899
Phone: (314) 935-6778 Fax: (314) 935-6744
E-mail: ucollege@artsci.wustl.edu
Certificate Requirements
Students seeking the Advanced Certificate in Nonprofit Management must complete 15 units of 400-level course work with a 3.0 grade point average and no grade below a B- (B-minus). The certificate can normally be completed in one to two years.
Course requirements:
Some Nonprofit Management courses can be applied to the M.A. in Nonprofit Management degree program, or the M.A. in Human Resources Management program, offered through University College.
For more information, E-mail ucollege@artsci.wustl.edu.
The curriculum covers all aspects of nonprofit administration and management:
- Leading and managing non-profit organizations and interacting with boards of directors
- Supervising volunteers and professionals
- Fundraising and resource development
- Marketing
- Quantitative and qualitative program evaluation
- Financial management
- Planning and decision making
- Social, economic and political trends affecting the nonprofit sector
The advanced certificate program is open to qualified students with a baccalaureate degree, although others with significant professional or volunteer experience may apply after consulting with the program director. Qualified individuals in the community may also enroll in selected courses without participating in the full certificate program. With permission, students may enroll in Nonprofit Management courses before they are officially admitted to the Certificate program. To do so, fill out and submit this form.
To apply for admission, please submit the following:
- A complete program application form including a short essay describing your interest in the program;
- a $35 non-refundable application fee;
- official transcripts of all previous college work;
- at least two letters of reference from your employer or volunteer organization.
Contact information:
Nonprofit Management Program
University College, Campus Box 1085
Washington University, One Brookings Drive
St. Louis, MO 63130-4899
Phone: (314) 935-6778 Fax: (314) 935-6744
E-mail: ucollege@artsci.wustl.edu
Certificate Requirements
Students seeking the Advanced Certificate in Nonprofit Management must complete 15 units of 400-level course work with a 3.0 grade point average and no grade below a B- (B-minus). The certificate can normally be completed in one to two years.
Course requirements:
In addition to NPM 507, Leadership and Management in Nonprofit Organizations, these courses are required for completion of the 15-credit requirement:
- NPM 508 – Resource Development for Nonprofit Organizations (3 credits)
- NPM 525 – Financial Management (3 credits)
- NPM 545 – Volunteer Resource Management (3 credits)
- NPM 570 – Legal Issues in Nonprofit Organizations (3 credits)
Some Nonprofit Management courses can be applied to the M.A. in Nonprofit Management degree program, or the M.A. in Human Resources Management program, offered through University College.
For more information, E-mail ucollege@artsci.wustl.edu.
