About
Nonprofit management is one of the fastest growing fields in the nation. Working in the field of nonprofit management provides students with the opportunity to drive civic innovation and create long-term impactful community change.
The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management through the School of Public Policy and Leadership equips students with the skills necessary to lead and operate nonprofit organizations. The certificate is meant to enhance the skill sets of both students starting their careers or seeking to advance careers through a leadership role. During the program, students will develop skills and knowledge related to: fundraising and development, grant management, philanthropy, legal issues and policy analysis, volunteer management, human resource management, program evaluation and community development. Through applied learning opportunities students take the competencies and expertise they learn in the classroom and apply them to community problems, all while building collaborative partnerships and a robust professional network.
Students earning the certificate may apply for admission into the Master of Public Administration degree program. If accepted, the fifteen credits earned in the certificate program may be applied to the M.P.A. Additional information about admissions to the M.P.A. can be found on the School of Public Policy and Leadership website.
Accreditation
For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.
Learning Outcomes
This certificate is designed:
- Articulate a clear and compelling vision while advocating for improving the lives of others.
- Develop strategic goals, plans and evaluation strategies to improve organizational performance.
- Apply your professional knowledge with diverse individuals, families, groups and communities.
- Engage staff, volunteers and others in meaningful ways to help build community relationships and reach goals.
- Evaluate challenges and policy issues related to the legal, historical and operational challenges of nonprofits.
- Identify and cultivate donors to raise funds, write grant proposals and manage capital campaigns.
Career Possibilities
If you are just entering the field, this degree is suited for:
- Public Relations
- Community Service Agency Worker
- Probation/Parole Officer
- Grant Writer
- Congressional Aide Fund Raiser
- College Advisor/Counselor
- Community Relations Specialist
- Volunteer Program Coordinator
If you already have work-related experience, you might consider:
- Market Research Interviewer
- Consumer Advocate
- Major Gift Officer
- Lobbyist Agency Manager
- Technical Writer
- Police Officer
- Admissions Counselor
- Director of Volunteer Programs
With additional graduate-level coursework, you might consider these:
- Market Research Analyst
- Demographer
- Career Counselor
- Teacher/College
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
- Non-Profit Agency Director
- Clergy
- Director of Donor Relations Human Resources Manager/Director
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Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management
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Graduate Coordinator
Jessica Word, Ph.D.
School of Public Policy and Leadership
The School of Public Policy and Leadership employs an interdisciplinary approach to create knowledge and understanding to support effective policy and governance through collaborations of faculty, students, and the greater community. Our programs enable students to master the key principles of public management, research, and public policy so they can spark change, improvement, and resiliency in communities.
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Greenspun College of Urban Affairs
The Greenspun College of Urban Affairs is committed to creating contemporary solutions for resilient communities. Our academic programs focus on making effective public policy, creating support structures to meet behavioral and mental health challenges, ensuring cities are safe and prepared to meet emergency situations, effective and ethical journalism, and interpersonal and public communication strategies.