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Nonprofit Management for the 21st Century

Get a strong foundation in the legal and managerial responsibilities of nonprofit organizations.

Certificates: Nonprofit Executive Leadership,

Course Dates
LocationDatesCostRegister
IU IndianapolisNovember 06, 2025 - November 07, 2025$1,295.00Register
Online (Asynchronous)June 01, 2026 - June 28, 2026$1,395.00Registration opening soon
IU IndianapolisAugust 20, 2026 - August 21, 2026$1,295.00Registration opening soon
IU IndianapolisOctober 22, 2026 - October 23, 2026$1,295.00Registration opening soon

Course Details

Please review the attendance policy and cancellation/transfer policy before registering.

Schedule

Nonprofit Management for the 21st Century is offered 1-2 times a year in-person and online.

In-person Schedule
The in-person class is two days in length.

Day 1: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Day 2: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Online (Asynchronous) Schedule

The asynchronous online course is four weeks in length.

Each week you’ll have a course module to complete. Each module consists of:

  • readings (available in PDF format)
  • viewing a pre-recorded narrated presentation
  • engaging in forum discussions with others
  • and submitting assignments.

More details about the online format and requirements may be viewed here.

Week 1: Nonprofit Leadership by the Governing Board
Lesson Overview and Readings
Narrated Presentation
Quiz
Assignment: NAACP
Assignment: Drucker on Nonprofits
Discussion: Diagnosing Governance Challenges

Week 2: Ethical Responsibilities of Nonprofit Management
Lesson Overview and Readings
Narrated Presentation
Quiz
Assignment: Baptist Foundation of Arizona
Assignment: Values Based Leadership
Discussion: Five Core Ethical Values

Week 3: Successful Nonprofit Collaboration
Lesson Overview and Readings
Narrated Presentation
Quiz
Assignment: Cancer Vaccine Collaborative
Assignment: Collaboration in Action
Discussion: Collaboration Examples

Week 4: Managing for Nonprofit Effectiveness
Lesson Overview and Readings
Narrated Presentation
Quiz
Assignment: CANDO Case Study
Assignment: Effectiveness Criteria
Discussion: Managing Expectations for Effectiveness

To successfully complete the course, all coursework must be completed and submitted no later than Sunday of week 4 at 11:59 p.m. ET. This is a firm deadline and late work will not be accepted.

Location

The location next to each course date indicates if the course is being held in-person or online.

The in-person class is held on the IU Indianapolis campus. Please click on the location name for further details and recommended hotel accommodations.

Registrants will receive complete course logistical information upon registration.

CFRE Education Points

Full participation in many of The Fund Raising School’s courses fulfill education point requirements for Category 1.B-Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Nonprofit Managment for the 21st Century qualifies for 13.0 CFRE Education Points/Hours.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTE: Tuition payment is due before the class begins and may be paid by credit card or check. All cancellations and transfers are subject to an administrative fee of $275.

The Fund Raising School, an international leader in fundraising training and professional development, and IU Executive Education at the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, a nationally ranked leader in nonprofit management education, are pleased to announce this course offering. It is one of four required courses for the Certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership.

What this seminar is about

Through a unique collaboration, this innovative and affordable continuing education course will help you meet your professional goals. This seminar is designed for mid-level and upper-level nonprofit leaders and those aspiring to leadership positions in all areas of the nonprofit sector. The seminar includes topics of particular interest to fundraising professionals.

One of the biggest challenges facing the nonprofit sector today is the quality of its management and board. This seminar will provide participants with a strong foundation in the legal and managerial responsibilities of nonprofit organizations by engaging topics related to governance, accountability, collaboration, and leadership. This two-day course will address:

  • Leading, managing, and motivating volunteers and staff
  • Collaboration activities and partner relations
  • Watchdog organizations and the regulatory environment
  • Governance models, trends, and options
  • Roles and responsibilities of boards of directors
  • Public accountability and ethical leadership
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