Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management Online

Develop the communication, analytical, and critical-thinking skills to succeed in advanced roles in the nonprofit sector in this online Nonprofit Leadership and Management Certificate program.

Apply by: 3/10/25
Start class: 3/24/25 Apply Now

Program Overview

Read more about our online Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership & Management

Prepare for advanced positions overseeing agencies, programs, and projects in the nonprofit sector. Led by experienced, accessible, and hands-on faculty, our NASPAA-accredited online Nonprofit Leadership and Management Certificate program emphasizes the importance of public service, research, and community engagement. Gain understanding of the role of nonprofits in local communities as well as their global importance. Courses cover ethics, communication, human resources, finances, and organizational change with electives covering grant and contract management, philanthropy and fundraising, law and process, strategic planning and fiscal administration, international nonprofit management, and leading for performance. The 12 credit hours of graduate-level courses in the program can be applied toward TAMIU’s Master of Public Administration program.

Graduates of this Nonprofit Leadership and Management Certificate online program will be able to:

  • Understand the management of nonprofit organizations' finances, financial development, legal requirements and the role of nonprofits in community and as a global phenomenon
Graduates of this Nonprofit Leadership and Management Certificate online program will be able to:+
  • Understand the management of nonprofit organizations' finances, financial development, legal requirements and the role of nonprofits in community and as a global phenomenon

Graduates of the program are prepared for leadership roles including:

  • Nonprofit Founder
  • Executive Director
  • Development Director
  • Director of Major Gifts
  • Marketing and Grants Manager
Graduates of the program are prepared for leadership roles including:+
  • Nonprofit Founder
  • Executive Director
  • Development Director
  • Director of Major Gifts
  • Marketing and Grants Manager
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Total Tuition $4,404*
Duration 6 months
Credit Hours 12

Accreditation

The Public Administration programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).

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Tuition

An online Nonprofit Leadership & Management Certificate is affordable

Tuition for the TAMIU online Nonprofit Leadership and Management Certificate program is affordable and can be paid by the course. All fees are included.

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In-State Tuition:

The following tuition applies only to Texas residents.

Program Per Credit Hour Per Course Per Program*
Nonprofit Leadership and Management Certificate $367 $ $4,404

Out-of-State Tuition:

Program Per Credit Hour Per Program*
Nonprofit Leadership and Management Certificate $1,030 $12,360

*Tuition subject to change.

Tuition breakdown:

Total Tuition $4,404*
Per Credit Hour $367

Calendar

When to apply, when classes begin

The TAMIU online Nonprofit Leadership and Management Certificate program is delivered in an online format ideal for working professionals, conveniently featuring six start dates each year. Choose the start date that is best for you.

Graduate Programs Degree Plan

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SessionProgram Start DateApplication DeadlineDocument DeadlinePayment DueLast Class Day
Spring II3/24/253/10/253/17/253/21/255/9/25
Summer I5/19/255/5/255/12/255/16/257/5/25
Summer II7/7/256/23/256/30/257/7/258/22/25

Now enrolling:

Apply Date 3/10/25
Class Starts 3/24/25

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Admissions

Application for this Nonprofit Leadership and Management Certificate is easy

You must meet the following requirements for admission into the certificate in nonprofit leadership and management.

Admission Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 3.0 GPA
  • No GMAT/GRE
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  • Acceptance to TAMIU Graduate School
  • Bachelor’s degree (in any field)
  • Full admission to the certificate program will be granted to students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

    • International Transcript Evaluation:

    TAMIU does their own foreign credential evaluations. Graduate School does not require third party evaluations nor are obligated to accept the results, or GPA calculations, if an evaluation is submitted. If an applicant submits an official evaluation, the evaluation does not replace official transcripts or certificates of graduation.

    Official transcripts from all institutions attended can be sent to:

    Texas A&M International University
    Graduate School
    Senator Judith Zaffirini Student Success Center, Suite 223
    5201 University Boulevard
    Laredo, TX 78041
    OR
    Electronically to [email protected]

    Former TAMIU students do not need to submit TAMIU transcripts.

    For documents other than transcripts, please upload to your application portal located here. If transcripts are uploaded to the portal, you will be asked to resend all official transcripts by mail or email and will delay the application process.

    Have a question? Call us at 844-872-8712.

    Courses

    Preview the curriculum for your online certificate program

    Curriculum for the Nonprofit Leadership & Management Certificate online program is comprised of 4 courses (12 credit hours).

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    Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
    Credit Hours: 3
    Through a fusion of best practices and nonprofit management research literature, this course provides an overview of nonprofit leadership including CEO/Executive Director management, volunteer leadership recruitment, selection, training, management, retention, including theories of motivation, leadership and ethics. It also provides a broad overview of the management of nonprofit organizations finances, financial development, legal requirements and the role of nonprofits in community and as a global phenomenon.

    Students must choose 3 elective courses

    Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
    Credit Hours: 3
    Methods of acquiring financial resources in nonprofit organizations are studied. The course covers relevant accounting procedures, statistical presentations of different financial resources, timeline set-up and program development, and volunteering considerations.
    Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course presents hands-on training in grant writing and contract/grant management for nonprofit organizations. Including how to respond to grant solicitations, how prepare/present a grant/contract application and an overview of how to develop a program evaluation of grant/contract funded programs. This course includes a service learning component as students will research and produce a grant/contract proposal and application for a local nonprofit organization.
    Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course provides hands-on-training in the development and management of a nonprofit strategic plan and strategic action plan including goal setting, development, and analysis. It will also provide an overview of budgeting, cost accounting, estimating income and expenses, financial reporting and ethical implications of managing financial resources for nonprofit organizations as they develop and implement their strategic plans. This course provides an opportunity for service learning as students will work with a local nonprofit organization to create a strategic plan that will be presented to the organizations’ executive director and board of directors.
    Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course deals with formation of nonprofits in nations other than the United States with special emphasis on Mexico and Central/South America. It may be taken as a for-credit course or as a continuing education course for no credit.
    Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
    Credit Hours: 3
    This course will cover essentials in recruiting and hiring employees, employee development and evaluating employee performance as these issues particularly relate to nonprofit organizations in order to ensure optimum performance in a nonprofit organization.
    Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
    Credit Hours: 3
    Special topics relevant to public administration. May be repeated when topic changes.

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