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Online Non-Profit Management Certificate

Turn expertise in Public Administration into leadership that serves the public good.

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A student studies inside Cumberlands coffee shop.

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Location

Online

Credits

12

Cost

$355/credit hour

Oversee community programs and services that serve public welfare and well-being.

Non-profit organizations play a crucial role in helping communities to thrive, providing solutions and services for social and economic challenges, in areas from public health to child welfare and more. The Non-Profit Management Master’s Certificate Online from University of the Cumberlands can prepare you to make a difference in communities as a leader ready to serve in any number of initiatives within the non-profit sector. 

From financial management to fundraising you’ll gain the diversified approach you need to oversee organizational missions that target community- and public-centered benefits and outcomes. The Certificate in Non-Profit Management program cultivates management and leadership skills, along with an aptitude for problem-solving and innovative thinking, this program is designed to equip you to effectively manage all aspects of non-profit organizations. 

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By the Numbers

$77,030

Average Salary

8%

Industry Growth

5+

National Distinctions

100%

Accredited
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Programs & Requirements

Programs & Requirements

Non-Profit Management Certificate

The Certificate in Non-Profit Management is a twelve (12) credit hour online certificate program is designed to provide the theory, methodology, and practical approach to management of non-profit organizations. The program fosters the skills, capabilities, knowledge and tools needed to serve in managerial and other oversight roles within non-profits.

Course Requirements

A minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required to be admitted to the certificate in non-profit management program.

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Program Mission

The Certificate in Non-Profit Management is designed to equip students with practical knowledge in the management and administration of non-profit organizations, preparing graduates of this program to:

Understand organizational aspects related to non-profit management and best practices in leading non-profit organizations.
Develop skills to engage in research, write persuasive and informative business documents, and create and deliver effective presentations.
Learn the effective management of human resources through in- depth research and analysis of the interrelationship of the human resource function in organizations.
Acquire in-depth knowledge and practical skills in the accounting and financial reporting procedures for governmental and not-for-profit entities.
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Non-Profit Management Careers & Outcomes

*All statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Social and Community Service Managers: $77,030

Social and Community Service Managers: $77,030

Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise programs and organizations that support public well-being.

Adoption Services Manager: $77,030

Adoption Services Manager: $77,030

Adoption service managers oversee the adoption process within an organization or agency, coordinating the services that facilitate the placement of children with adoptive families. 

Child Welfare Services Director: $77,030

Child Welfare Services Director: $77,030

Child welfare service directors oversee programs and services aimed at protecting the well-being of children, especially those in vulnerable situations. 

Clinical Services Director: $77,030

Clinical Services Director: $77,030

Clinical services directors manage and oversee the clinical services within a healthcare or social services organization, ensuring that patients or clients receive high-quality care and support. 

Vocational Rehabilitation Administrator: $77,030

Vocational Rehabilitation Administrator: $77,030

Vocational rehabilitation administrators oversee programs that help individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment gain and maintain meaningful work. 

Transitional Care Director: $77,030

Transitional Care Director: $77,030

Transitional care directors oversee programs and services that help patients move smoothly between different levels of healthcare, such as from hospital to home or to a rehabilitation facility.

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Common Questions

Non-profit managers and leaders provide resources and programs to communities that support

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), social and community service managers are growing at a faster-than-average pace of 8 percent. The Bureau projects an additional 16,400 jobs will be added to this employment field from 2023 to 2033, which offers a robust opportunity to join a sector that can have a meaningful difference in the lives of others. 

Upon graduation, you will have an opportunity to use your expertise in public administration to pursue a number of roles in management and leadership in areas across social and community services. From developing to sustaining public-centered initiatives, you can have an impact on the social and economic welfare of communities. 

All programs at University of the Cumberlands are offered at some of the lowest rates in the nation—and we even include free textbooks through our One Price Promise! For more information on how affordable this program would be for you, visit our Financial Aid page.

Each course lasts eight weeks, called a bi-term. There are two bi-terms per semester, and three semesters per year (fall, spring, and summer). Many classes are asynchronous, meaning there is no set login time; you can work on schoolwork whenever you find time. Cumberlands provides free rental textbooks to online students as part of its One Price Promise.

The cost of a non-profit management certification varies by institution and certification body. For example, the online non-profit management certificate at the University of the Cumberlands costs $355 per credit hour. Additional costs may include exam fees and study materials.

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Faculty Experts

Learn more about the professors you will interact with in the Department of Non-Profit Management

Dr. Deya Banisakher

Dr. Deya Banisakher

Adjunct Professor
Business Administration

Dr. Deya Banisakher

Contact Information

deya.banisakher [at] ucumberlands.edu
Remote
Dr. Kimberly Castle

Dr. Kimberly Castle

Adjunct Professor
Business Administration

Dr. Kimberly Castle

Contact Information

859.744.6399
kimberly.castle [at] ucumberlands.edu
Remote
Dr. Alison Billman

Dr. Alison Billman

Adjunct Professor
Business Administration

Dr. Alison Billman

Contact Information

alison.billman [at] ucumberlands.edu
Remote
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Program Accreditation

The Hutton School of Business at University of the Cumberlands has received specialized accreditations for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. For a list of accredited programs please refer to our IACBE member status page

Please review our Public Disclosure of Student Achievement.

 

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