Nonprofit Leadership

Why This Certificate is For You

Practical Leadership for Nonprofit Professionals

The 12-credit graduate certificate in Nonprofit Leadership is designed to strengthen the qualifications and marketability of nonprofit leaders who do not have a nonprofit-focused graduate degree, but do have an undergraduate degree and practical industry experience.

This certificate aligns with the M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Social Entrepreneurship.

Program Type

Certificate

CERT

School

College of Public Affairs

Locations/Format

Fully Online

Cost

Tuition and Fees
UBalt offers regional, in-state tuition for select out-of-state areas.

Requirements

All Certificate Requirements

A 12-Credit Graduate Certificate

This aligns with the M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Social Entrepreneurship program.

No test requirements for admission.

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Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership

Stackable credentials

The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership is a great way to explore graduate-level coursework and get a head start if you decide to continue into the M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Social Entrepreneurship graduate program.

Flexible scheduling

Although your certificate can be fully completed online, you can also complete courses in a blended synchronous environment, connecting on-campus and online students to prioritize flexibility and accessibility. This program is 12 credits and, most of the time, can be completed in as little as one year.

Professional networking

You’ll be part of engaging discussions with other career-minded students and faculty who are practitioners in the nonprofit sector.

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What Our Graduates Do

When you graduate, you'll be skilled in:

understanding the role of the nonprofit sector, its scope, economics, significance and history
analyzing issues related to the unique legal, ethical and governance structures of the nonprofit sector
developing financial models to ensure sustainability of nonprofits, including fundraising, philanthropic gifts and the use of social enterprise mechanisms
identifying the different types of accountability under which nonprofit organizations must operate, including financial accountability and accountability to multiple stakeholders.

Common Roles

Program Director
Development Director
Grant Writer
Donor Relations Manager
Case Manager
Community Outreach Coordinator
Policy Analyst
Executive Director

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Admission Information

Qualifications

A qualified candidate will have a bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from a regionally accredited college or university.
Applicants who do not meet all of these qualifications may, with the approval of the program's admission committee, be accepted if there is space available. Additional criteria may apply; see the UBalt Graduate Catalog for further information.

Apply Online

Let us know when you are ready to earn your master's degree by applying to the program. Our online application will only take you a few minutes to complete. Before you submit the application, you’ll be asked to use your credit card or bank account to pay the $50 application fee.
A Statement of Personal Interest can be submitted electronically as part of the online application.
Insider tips: The earlier you apply and submit a completed application, the faster you’ll receive an admission decision. Each one of your supporting admission documents may be sent individually. Your admission portal will keep track of what the UBalt Admission team has received.
- When you attend an information session or discuss your application with an Admission counselor be sure to get your application fee waiver code and save yourself $50.

Submit your transcripts from all previous institutions

Official transcript(s). Request that an official transcript of all prior college or university work (including graduate courses, if applicable) be sent directly from each institution attended; electronic transcripts are encouraged.

Letter of Recommendation