Certificate in Nonprofit Management

In the fast-paced changing sector of nonprofit management, collective initiative and strategic management skills bring enhanced value to all aspects of nonprofits. Let us help you make a difference.

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Business – Certificate in Nonprofit Management

Certificate in Nonprofit Management (CNPM)

Offered as an Academic Certification

This degree program offers a 100% online option.

Nonprofit organizations have great social significance, providing a range of goods and services not provided by business or government. Oregon’s nonprofit sector consists of about 31,000 organizations and has continued to grow – even during economic downturns.

The nonprofit sector is composed of many diverse organizations addressing a wide range of issues. These organizations are dedicated to protecting the environment, supporting theater and the arts, providing social services, ensuring adequate health care, providing opportunities for recreation, and much more. This sector has seen tremendous growth in recent years, resulting in a significant demand for professionals with training and experience to meet the unique needs of nonprofit organizations.

Many of us are drawn to nonprofit work due to a dream of helping others or the desire to advance a compelling cause. In today’s dynamic, competitive environment, passion alone is not enough to fulfill an organization’s promise. Instead, successful nonprofits employ management practices that have proven to be effective in many organizations. Southern Oregon University offers you the chance to learn and apply these practices while earning a Certificate in Nonprofit Management.

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Degree Fit

Program Preparation

The Certificate in Nonprofit Management program equips students with the management skills necessary to obtain entry-level management positions within nonprofit organizations. The certificate program is open to undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate students. To be awarded this certificate, students must meet Certificate in Nonprofit Management program requirements and requirements for a BA or BS degree at SOU or the transfer equivalent.

Program Roadmap

The Certificate in Nonprofit Management program is open to all majors. The program requires the completion of 32 credits, consisting of six required core courses, a four-credit internship and four credits of an approved elective.

Degree Integration

The Certificate in Nonprofit Management complements any major and can help students match their passion with action. Students must complete 120 internship hours. The internship includes a combination of coursework and documented service work in a nonprofit agency. The Certificate in Nonprofit Management coordinator can help students find just the right internship through planning, preparation, and placement.