COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP GRADUATE CERTIFICATE This online, three-course, 12-credit graduate certificate will help you master the management and leadership skills specific to nonprofit organizations and the development techniques needed to sustain an organization over time. You’ll enhance your professional qualifications and skills in areas such as fundraising, community relations, volunteer management, diversity training, and leadership within schools, colleges, and community organizations. FLEXIBLE, ONLINE OPTIONS
Our flexible options offer you the convenience of earning graduate credits at your own pace. • Online classes allow you to complete your coursework from anywhere. • Start in spring, summer or fall terms. • There is no specific order in which you must take the courses. • Apply with our easy online application — only an official transcript and resume required.
DEADLINES
Term: Spring 2022 Begins: January 20, 2022 Application Deadline: January 6, 2022 (December 13, 2021 for international applicants) Term: Summer I 2022 Begins: May 23, 2022 Application Deadline: May 9, 2022 (April 18, 2022 for international applicants) Term: Fall 2022 Begins: August 2022 Application Deadline: August 2022 (Exact Dates TBA) TUITION
Courses offered: • ED 691G Community Engagement Theory and Practice: This course examines the contemporary community engagement movement, including civic and community engagement, service learning, community-based research in K–12 and higher education, and community-based education and learning. It explores key pragmatic issues such as planning and implementing community partnerships, developing service learning courses, and identifying outcomes for students and sites, as well as core theoretical issues such as community capacity building, reciprocity, sustainability, and ethical engagement.
• $677 per credit hour* • The Graduate Certificate in CommunityBased Nonprofit Leadership is 12 credits.
• CME 521G Management and Leadership in Nonprofits: This course provides an overview of leadership and management issues pertinent to the nonprofit sector. Topics include human resource development, program development, financial resource management, and organizational learning. The course also focuses on leader qualities and career paths in the nonprofit sector.
• Online application (no fee) • Official transcripts • Resume
Credits earned in the certificate program may also serve as a stepping stone toward the Master of Education in Community Engagement at Merrimack. *2021–2022 tuition. Rates subject to change.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree is required.
• CME 540G Fundraising, Grant Writing, and Development: This course examines the critical role of fundraising and development in nonprofit organizations and other community settings. Students will have the opportunity to develop a grant proposal. Students will become knowledgeable about a wide range of fundraising strategies and techniques, such as capital campaigns and event planning. They will consider related issues including branding, community relations, and use of social media.
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