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This nationally recognized Non-Profit Management online training program is for those who work with or desire to work in a non-profit organization or business environment. The Non-Profit Management Training Program is particularly well suited for anyone in the non-profit field who has recently assumed management responsibilities, anyone who is working in a non-profit organization, or anyone who wants a perspective on some of the unique issues facing management of a non-profit organization. This certificate program consists of 10 modules geared to provide the essential information in a timely manner designed to fit your busy work and family schedules. You will examine the fundamental principles of non-profit management as well as the roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit board of directors and the management team, examine the essential aspects of fundraising, and become acquainted with the fundamentals of the budgeting process.

Course Overview

For those who work with or desire to work in a non-profit organization or business environment, this is the program for you. The Non-Profit Management Program is particularly well suited for anyone in the non-profit field who has recently assumed management responsibilities, anyone who is working in a non-profit organization, or anyone who wants a perspective on some of the unique issues facing management of a non-profit organization. This certificate program consists of 10 modules geared to provide the essential information in a timely manner designed to fit your busy work and family schedules. You will examine the fundamental principles of non-profit management as well as the roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit board of directors and the management team, examine the essential aspects of fundraising, and become acquainted with the fundamentals of the budgeting process.

Upon registering, you are given an initial six months to complete the program. Should you need more time, you may request a 6-month extension at no additional charge.

Course Objectives

By completing the Non-Profit Management Studies course, students will:
• Examine the fundamental principles of non-profit management, as well as the roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit board of directors and the management team
• Develop the practical and managerial skills necessary to successfully plan for operational success
• Understand financial and accounting terms, even if they have no financial background
• Know the details of the entire marketing process, including the role of ethics and technology
• Learn the employment law, compliance and regulatory requirements, as well as licensing, permits and taxes
• Examine the essential aspects of fundraising, and how to maximize fundraising opportunities
• Develop a successful leadership style
• Learn the fundamentals of the budgeting process
• Gain confidence and improve their communication skills
• Explore the process of negotiating, evaluate negotiation styles and consider successful negotiation strategies for most environments

I. Non-Profit Management and Governance
a) Managment and Leadership
b) Finance
c) Legal Issues
d) Public Relations
e) Board Relationships
f) Evaluation
g) Organization and Development
h) HR Issues
i) Governance

II. Strategic Management in Operations
a) Introduction and Overview
b) Definitions and Business Models
c) Categories and Strategies
d) Strategic Planning Models
e) Creating Strategic Alternatives
f) Implementation
g) Conclusion

III. Financial/Accounting Management
a) Introduction and Overview
b) Importance of Financial Statements
c) The Balance Sheet
d) The Income Statement
e) Statement of Cash Flows
f) Financial Ratios
g) Conclusion

IV. Marketing Management
a) Introduction and Overview
b) Marketing Goals
c) The Marketing Plan
d) The Marketing Mix
e) The Marketing Budget
f) Marketing Implementation
g) Technology and Marketing
h) Summary

V. Legal Issues in Operations
a) Introduction
b) Sources of Law
c) Agency and Employment Law
d) Torts Law
e) Sales and Products Liability
f) Intellectual Property
g) Ethics
h) Summary

VI. Fundraising Fundamentals
a) Fund Raising
b) Marketing
c) Locating Funding Sources
d) Effective Writing
e) Successful Proposals
f) Current Trends
g) Managing Products
h) Annual Giving Campaigns
i) Corporate Sponsorships
j) Major Donors
k) Foundation and Government Grants
l) Planned Giving
m) Special Events
n) Capital Campaigns

VII. Organizational Leadership and Decision-Making
a) Introduction and Overview
b) What is a Leader
c) Sources of Power in Leadership
d) Leadership Theories
e) Transformational Leaders
f) Decision-Making and Empowerment
g) Accountability
h) Summary

VIII. Budgeting Essentials
a) Introduction
b) The Concept of Budgeting
c) Activity Based Budgeting
d) Factors to Consider in Budgeting
e) Production Planning
f) Inventory
g) Sample Budget and Summary

IX. Persuasive Communication
a) Introduction
b) Fundamentals of Communication
c) Knowing the Audience
d) The Power of Listening
e) Credibility of the Speaker
f) Evidence in Persuasion
g) Emotion in Persuasion
h) Organizing the Argument
i) Summary

X. Negotiating Strategies
a) Introduction
b) Steps in Negotiating
c) Tools in Negotiating
d) Types of Negotiations
e) Personality Types
f) Preparing for Negotiations
g) BATNA and Summary