Nonprofit Administration Certificate

Discover what drives success at mission-driven organizations, from donor and volunteer management to grant and proposal writing and prepare to succeed in a variety of roles in the nonprofit sector.

Total credit hours: 10

Estimated time to completion: 16 months

Modalities offered: In-person and online classes

Ideal candidate: The Nonprofit Leadership Certificate is designed for busy professionals who work in or with the nonprofit sector, including staff, program administrators, directors, board members and those interested in pursuing jobs at nonprofit organizations.

Learning goals:

Mission-driven organizations are in the business of making the world a better place. They change lives and address our communities’ toughest problems – but are only as effective as their leadership. The Nonprofit Administration certificate offers students the opportunity to build their social impact leadership skills through coursework and applied projects. Students will develop the competencies needed to be collaborative mission-driven leaders, whether they seek to serve as professional staff, board members, community volunteers, corporate social responsibility managers or social entrepreneurs.

Program requirements

Required coursework:

• NP 6010 Nonprofit Governance and Executive Leadership 
• NP 6050 Resource Development for Social Impact 
• NP 6090 Program Planning and Evaluation

Select two electives (4 credit hours) below:

• NP 6200 Marketing Communications for Nonprofits in the Digital Age 
• NP 6300 Charitable Giving and Relationship Management Seminar 
• MG 6130 Corporate Social Responsibility 
• MG 6220 Conflict Management & Negotiation 
• MG 6380 HR and Managing People 
• MG 6460 Innovation 
• MG 6680 Organizational Change 

Prospective outcomes:

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the nonprofit sector.
• Develop critical competencies in the areas of strategic planning, financial management, nonprofit marketing, and sustainability.
• Leverage your knowledge of best practices in the areas of prospect research, proposal writing, and capital campaigns.
• Become a more effective, mission-driven leader who can impact both day-to-day and long-term change.

More to know:

• Our faculty members are highly credentialed professionals who bring their extensive nonprofit experience and networks to the classroom. Many professors are also consultants, researchers, and writers whose work has appeared in a variety of journals and publications.
• For 40 years, Rockhurst has provided unparalleled nonprofit leadership education in the Jesuit tradition. Our nonprofit leadership faculty, students and alumni are consistently recognized for excellence throughout Kansas City in community service, fundraising, research, and innovation. As we say, Rockhurst is in the city for good.