Nonprofit Project: Graduate Certificate in Management of Nonprofit Organizations
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National, regional and local studies of nonprofits indicate a coming shortage in nonprofit leadership. Fifty to seventy-five percent of baby boomers plan to leave their nonprofit leadership position in the next five years (Casey Foundation). The PA Nonprofit Project takes this leadership need seriously. The nonprofit certificate is intended for professionals in the field of nonprofit management, for those who work closely with nonprofit organizations, or for those who are beginning their careers and wish to prepare for a career working in or with nonprofit organizations. Skills obtained in earning this certificate allow for management of an organization where the bottom line is not financial, but the level of excellence achieved in helping the underprivileged, promoting the arts, or empowering through education. Students must select from the following for a total of 20 credit hours.
Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Management of Nonprofit Organizations:
- Area 1: Introduction to Nonprofit Management
PAD 542 - Non-Profit Sector and Society
- Area 2: Nonprofit Finance
Select one of the below:
PAD 545 - Nonprofit and Government Finance
PAD 504 – Public Budgeting and Finance (Prerequisite required - microeconomics)
- Area 3: Human Resources
PAD 541 – Nonprofit Sector: Human Resources
- Area 4: Nonprofit-Specific Tools
Select one from:
PAD 543: Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations
PAD 544: Fund Raising for Public and Nonprofit Organizations
- Area 5: Administrative Tools
Select one from:
PAD 543: Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations or
PAD 544: Fund Raising for Public and Nonprofit Organizations if not taken in area four.
PAD 533: Program Evaluation
PAD 534: Program Implementation
PAD 590: Special topic elective courses that are approved for use in the nonprofit certificate as noted each semester.
PAD 580: Internship (Internships must be in the nonprofit sector)
PAD 545 - Nonprofit and Government Finance or
PAD 504 – Public Budgeting and Finance (Prerequisite required - microeconomics) if not taken in area two. (Petition needed)
Note: To qualify for the Nonprofit Certificate, students must earn a grade of B or better (a B- does not qualify) in each of the classes.
The Graduate Certificate is part of our Nonprofit Project.
- How to Apply for a Certificate
- Projected Nonprofit Course Offerings
- Registrar's link to apply to award certificate upon completion
Important: Students, who seek to earn a certificate while also working on their MPA degree, must enter on initial application to the university that they are seeking the MPA and the MNPO , or if currently enrolled, they must file a change of curriculum form to list the MPA and the certificate they are striving for.
