Leading a 21st century nonprofit means making decisions based on research, internal data, experience and vision.
The Fund Raising School and the IU Executive Education at the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs offer the Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership. This continuing education program will help you meet your nonprofit leadership and professional goals.
The Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership requires the completion of the following four courses.
You’ll receive a strong foundation in the legal and managerial responsibilities of nonprofit organizations through engaging topics related to governance, accountability, collaboration, and leadership.
No prior financial experience needed! Gain the confident understanding of budget and financial strategies, risk and cash flow management, debt-to-income ratio, and funding dynamics that are vitally important for effective nonprofit leadership.
Transparency and measurement are today’s nonprofit watchwords. We will review tools needed to measure the effectiveness and relevance of your programs, clearly showing donors how their gifts are making your organization’s mission come to life.
Pull your strategic plan off of the shelf! Learn clear action steps for refining and sustaining your strategic plan and enhancing your leadership effectiveness.
Learn about Strategic and Operational Planning for Nonprofits
Your course instructors are members of the faculty of the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University, with expertise in nonprofit management as well as practitioner experience in the field. A variety of instructional methods will be used to provide engaging, practice-oriented learning experiences focused on knowledge, tools, and techniques you can implement in your organization.
The cost of the program is based on individual course prices. No other fees apply.
No. the courses offered in this certificate program are non-credit and do not require admission to the university.
The courses may be taken in any order that works best with your schedule.
Yes. Each of the four courses in this certificate program is offered once a year online.
There is no time limit for completing the program. Your certificate will be awarded upon successful completion of your final course.
Courses are offered once a year in person in Indianapolis and online.
In-person courses are two days in length; beginning at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 4:30 p.m.
Online courses are four weeks in length. You should expect to spend a minimum of four hours a week completing course readings, discussions, and assignments.
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