Nonprofit Essentials
Pathway Certificate
15 Credits | Less than 1 Year
Online
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Explore. Develop. Coordinate. Manage. With the Nonprofit Essentials program, you can complete all classes part-time over one year or take one class at a time. Nonprofit Essentials addresses strategies for meeting the challenges of running Board meetings, raising funds through grants and events, and managing volunteers.
Program Overview
As a student in the Nonprofit Essentials career pathway program, you will explore the role of nonprofit organizations, develop volunteer and Board relationships and coordinate grant and fundraising strategies.
Program Outcomes
The Nonprofit Essentials certificate will prepare you to:
- Explore the principles and concepts of nonprofit leadership
- Examine various grant and fundraising strategies commonly used in the nonprofit sector
- Plan, organize and evaluate nonprofit organizations based on its mission, vision and goals
Technical Standards
In this program, students should be able to meet specific technical standards, which are the essential skills and abilities needed to be successful in a program, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important to review and understand these standards before applying to the program.
The online delivery format of the Nonprofit Essentials career pathway program allows you to juggle your busy personal life while taking your classes.
Online Delivery Option.
Experienced instructors.
Jobs in high demand.
Academics
Nonprofit Essentials classes are offered fully Online. Conveniently take classes in a way that fits your lifestyle.
Flexible Program Completion
Complete the program in as little as one year or take your time over several semesters, it’s your choice.
Acquire Real-Life Experience
Students will participate in a hands-on field experience to practice the tasks and duties typically performed in a nonprofit organization.
Convenient Learning Options
The Nonprofit Essentials program offers an engaging learning environment, with online and interactive virtual courses, with access to your instructors to support your success.
Required Courses
The Nonprofit Essentials pathway certificate is focused on enhancing leadership skills of both formal employees and a volunteer workforce, organizing fundraising events, and implementing marketing activities to meet organizational goals.
Featured Nonprofit Essentials Courses
Nonprofit Essentials is Part of a Career Pathway
As a Nonprofit Essentials student at Northwood Tech, you can earn credentials each step of the way!
You could take this first and get a credential.
Continue your education to earn a one-year technical diploma.
Earn your associate degree.
Continue your education to earn your bachelor's degree.
Admissions and Tuition
Northwood Tech has an easy admission process. Get started by completing the Online application form.
Tuition and Fees
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Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the costs that you may incur while attending Northwood Technical College.
Estimated Total Program Tuition 2024-25*
Nonprofit Essentials
15 Credits | Less than 1 Year
$2,591
*Tuition is an estimate and does not include any miscellaneous fees for various courses, tools, books, supplies or uniforms. Program book costs are in addition to tuition and fees and vary depending on course selection and where the books are purchased or rented.
After the Northwood Tech Nonprofit Essentials Program
Upon completion of the program, you will earn a Nonprofit Essentials pathway certificate. Continue in your education at Northwood Tech into the Nonprofit Professional technical diploma and Nonprofit Leadership associate degree.
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Career Outlooks
Northwood Tech's graduates experience success. Learn more about the types of careers you can get after graduation.
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