Core Certificate Program

Core Certificate Program

Overview: A certificate program that equips nonprofit, public, and social impact leaders with the skills, knowledge, and networks to make strategic, mission-driven decisions and effect meaningful change at their organizations.

Target Audience: Nonprofit, public, and social sector executives, directors, and managers

Geographic Scope: New England (Boston, MA), New York City (NY), and Western New York

Program Duration: Year-long certificate program

Key Features:

Focus on social justice and supporting women and people of color to step into leadership roles

Majority of students identify as BIPOC, with over 60% women

More than 1,400 leaders equipped over 13-year history

Access to academic faculty and guest instructors

Professional network and alumni community

Curriculum Components:

Management Seminar: Weekly 2-hour sessions (4-6 PM) for 22 sessions with up to 36 students. Topics include:

- Financial statement analysis and budgeting
- Strategy, growth, and evaluation
- Team development and leadership
- Organizational culture and change management
- Marketing and fundraising
- Board management and development
- Lecture, case discussion, and small group work

• Practice Seminar: Weekly 2-hour sessions (6:30-8:30 PM) following Management Seminar in groups of up to 8 students. Facilitated by Senior Fellow with action-oriented problem solving guided by student needs and interests rather than curriculum.

Contact: recruitment@nonprofitpractice.org