Non-Profit Management
Leading & Managing Non-Profits
The Non-Profit Management graduate certificate offers practical leadership skills, management training, and specialized knowledge to succeed in today’s growing nonprofit sector, both locally and nationwide.
Non-profit managers oversee the daily operations of an organization dedicated to a social mission. They coordinate staff and volunteers, manage budgets and resources, and ensure programs are delivered effectively to the community. They often lead fundraising efforts, build relationships with donors and partners, and track outcomes to measure impact. Non-profit managers help the organization stay focused, sustainable, and responsive to the needs it serves.
The Non-Profit Management certificate offers three core courses that all students complete. Then, students choose an additional course with a personnel management or policy analysis focus.
Course Delivery Format
Asynchronous
Field Work Requirement
None
Total Credits
12
What Students Learn
This certificate is designed to shape skills that are vital to future employment in the non-profit management sector. Students can expect to:
- Develop a strong understanding of nonprofit management theory.
- Learn how to secure essential resources for nonprofit sustainability, including fundraising strategies and financial support planning.
- Build expertise in human resource management, including recruiting and developing staff, volunteers, and board members.
- Apply strategic planning techniques to strengthen organizational effectiveness and align mission, resources, and long-term goals.
- Gain hands-on experience through a culminating project with a nonprofit organization.
Students who choose the personnel management track study key areas of human resource management, civil service systems, historical foundations, and current workforce trends. Those pursuing the policy analysis track learn fundamental quantitative methods and practical decision-making tools used in public and nonprofit management. With these options, students can align their coursework with their professional goals.
Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.
Students who complete the Non-Profit Managment graduate certificate may transfer the certificate credits into the Masters in Public Adminsitration (MPA) degree with approval. All transfer credit must meet GPA requirements and must be within the six-year matriculation limits.
Steps to Apply
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Step 1 - Create your ETSU Application Account
Step 1 Create your ETSU Application Account by choosing the "Sign Up" option
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Step 2 - Sign into the ETSU Application Portal
Step 2 Sign in to the ETSU Application Portal and select "Start a New Application"
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Step 3 - Complete the Remaining Fields
Step 3 Choose "Graduate," select your student type (domestic or international), select "Certificate," term, then choose Non-Profit Management and complete the remainder of the form.
Cost
| TN Residents | *eRate | Out of State |
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| $672 per credit hour | $835.50 per credit hour | $1,513 per credit hour |
| - The *eRate applies to students living out of state and taking all web-based courses. - Additional fees may be required. - Visit the Paying for College page to read more about costs and financial aid options. - The costs associated with attending ETSU can include both direct and indirect costs. Please review ETSU's Cost of Attendance for more details. |
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