Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Department of Political Science and Public Administration

The Certificate in Nonprofit Management is a three-course sequence (PADM 321, 322 or 323 and 324) for those who wish to develop or strengthen their management and resource development skills. Courses are offered each semester in this program. To gain admission into the certificate program, participants must be admitted to the university through the regular admission process. Students must have completed 60 hours of credit and completed Political Science 301 or obtain the instructor’s consent to enroll in the courses leading to the certificate.

Human Relations in Nonprofit Organizations focuses on managing people in nonprofit organizations. The course covers: recruiting, supervising and appraising the performance of staff and volunteers; working effectively with a board of directors; and managing change in nonprofit organizations.

Resource Development in Nonprofit Organizations explores fundraising, marketing and strategic planning. It covers a variety of approaches to communicate with key constituents of nonprofit organizations including donors, media, clients and the community.

Classes meet one weekday evening each week, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM, at Roosevelt’s Downtown Campus. The Downtown Campus is conveniently located at the corner of Michigan and Congress. Tuition is approximately $1700 per course.

To be a part of the next Certificate class, the first step is to apply for admission. Click here to for application instructions and forms.  Or you can get an application by calling or stopping by the Admissions Office.

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