Online Graduate Certificate in
Non-Profit Leadership
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Why Earn a Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership?
½ûÂþÌìÌÃ's Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership is for those seeking to positively impact their communities. Created with input from local non-profit leaders, this curriculum equips students with vital skills for the non-profit sector, such as financial stewardship, fundraising, ethical governance, and board management. Unique features include participation in non-profit peer group meetings and activities at the , providing our students with the opportunity to interact directly with leaders of non-profit organizations.
In addition, this certificate can be completed in as little as one year and stacked into Etown's 36-credit or .
Program Outcomes:
- Develop strategic revenue generation strategies, including fundraising, grant writing, and donor engagement.
- Understand the principles of governance, advocacy, and the role of boards in non-profit organizations.
- Analyze ethical dilemmas in leadership and propose ethical solutions.
- Construct governance and advocacy frameworks aligned with organizational values.
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Learn Skills to Impact Your Community
½ûÂþÌìÌÃ's Non-Profit Leadership Graduate Certificate prepares you to make a significant and positive impact on your community through a variety of fulfilling careers. Upon completing the Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership program, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in leadership roles within non-profit organizations such as Development Officer, Operations Manager, Program Director and more. Our focus on emerging non-profit trends sets us apart in delivering relevant education, including offering education on "storytelling" and advocacy & legislation. Crafting narratives that highlight real-life experiences, challenges, and triumphs of individuals or communities impacted by the organization's work is a must for nonprofit storytelling.
Also setting this program apart is the fact the credits earned can be stacked into Etown's 36-credit or .
Understand Tuition Costs and Explore Scholarship Opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership is priced at $695 per credit. Scholarships and financial aid are available to make your ½ûÂþÌìÌà SGPS education even more affordable. Below are just a few of the scholarships and programs available to students:
- Alumni Scholarship: 15% tuition discount, available to Etown alumni.
- Affinity Partner Scholarship: 15% discount, offered to employees of organizations partnered with ½ûÂþÌìÌà SGPS.
- Jay Fellowship Referral Program: This is a referral program that benefits both current students/alumni and prospective students. When a student or alum refers a new student, both the referrer and the referred student receive a complimentary credit for their program of interest.
Tuition and fees are reviewed and subject to change annually.
Tuition & AidÌýOnline Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership
The Graduate Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership from ½ûÂþÌìÌà requires 12 credit hours of academic work. Students must take all 12 credits from ½ûÂþÌìÌà to be awarded the graduate certificate.
Application Requirements & Process
To be eligible to apply to any of our graduate certificate programs you will need to:
- Have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Have an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or higher (waivers can be granted based on professional work experience and other factors).
- Have a minimum of three years of professional leadership/management experience (can include undergraduate experience).
- Have time to devote to your coursework; in an accelerated program, time spent outside of class is considerable.
- ÌýContact or meet with our admissions staff for guidance and to find out more information.
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ÌýComplete the which includes the submission of a $25 nonrefundable application fee, which is waived for ½ûÂþÌìÌà graduates.
- You will need to request official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions you have attended and upload your current resume.
- Additionally, prepare a 1-2 page essay addressing your motivation for pursuing the graduate certificate, a statement of professional goals, and goals for the application of the graduate certificate to your professional life.
- ÌýAfter submitting your application, the SGPS Team will review it and make an admissions decision.
- ÌýIf accepted, you will receive an initial offer letter via the applicant portal, which you must accept to proceed with matriculation.
- ÌýIf there are any questions or concerns, the admissions team will contact you for further discussion.
- ÌýAfter successfully completing your ½ûÂþÌìÌà graduate certificate, students may complete the Advance in Graduate Certificate or Degree form in the JayWeb student portal to apply to a future graduate certificate or graduate degree. Additional materials may be required, depending on the program of interest.
½ûÂþÌìÌà seniors, alumni, and employees may be able to take advantage of our two-step, fast-tracked application process.
