Nonprofit Management Graduate Certificate
Study how effective leadership, strategy, and organizational management help nonprofits advance their missions and strengthen communities.
Program overview
Develop the leadership and management skills to strengthen nonprofit organizations and create meaningful, lasting impact in communities through mission-driven work.
Why study Nonprofit Management?
The Nonprofit Management certificate is designed to provide students with an understanding of the unique challenges and strategies involved in leading and operating nonprofit organizations. Students explore topics such as strategic management and leadership of nonprofits, social entrepreneurship, fundraising, volunteerism, data analytics for social impact, and board structure and governance.
What can you do with a certificate in Nonprofit Management after graduation?
The Nonprofit Management certificate prepares graduate students to lead and strengthen nonprofit organizations through effective management, fundraising, governance, and social impact strategies. Graduates may pursue positions with nonprofit organizations, foundations, community development organizations, advocacy groups, and social enterprises. Common entry-level roles include nonprofit program coordinator, development associate, community engagement specialist, grant coordinator, and operations manager.
Featured Courses
HBS 536 Nonprofit Management
An overview of the history, scope, and management of not-for-profit organizations.
HBS 534 Public Organization, Theory, and Behavior
Examination of organizational theory and behavior with emphasis on implications for public management. Includes theories of decision-making, leadership, communications, and group dynamics.
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