Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations
Ideal for nonprofit administration professionals who wish to enhance their skills as well as those who might be considering nonprofit administration as a second career. This program explores the issues that are often unique to nonprofit organizations with a particular emphasis on fundraising.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS (Choose 5 Courses)
REQUIRED
- The Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy
- Nonprofit Management
ELECTIVES (choose 3)
- Major Gift Fundraising from Individuals, Corporations & Foundations
- Financial Management of Nonprofits
- Legal Issues in Philanthropy
- Global Issues in Philanthropy
- Marketing Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations
- Grantsmanship for the Research Professional
- Grantsmanship and Program Development
(Note: Course descriptions and schedule information will be posted soon.)
Program requirements changed recently. To earn a certificate, you must either satisfy the requirements in place at the time of your initial enrollment, or the current requirements. Reasonable course substitutions will be considered to allow students to complete their certificates without taking additional courses. Please contact Paige Kennedy at (312) 503-1219 or pkennedy@northwestern.edu to discuss completion requirements for previously-enrolled students.
Program Audience
SCS offers education for the adult community. The program is designed for those seeking to advance their careers in non-profit fundraising or administration; career-changers currently in the for-profit sector who are considering non-profit sector employment; recent graduates of public policy or business administration degree programs; and institution board members and volunteers seeking a foundational understanding of fundraising and philanthropy.
Custom Programs The School of Continuing Studies works with corporate
partners to develop
custom Philanthropy and Nonprofit Fundraising programs to meet their specific needs. This program
can be held at your company location.
Northwestern
Excellence
- Northwestern
University is a preeminent university recognized internationally as a hallmark of academic excellence.
- School of Continuing Studies programs provide students with exceptional opportunities for intellectual, professional and personal growth.
- SCS instructors bring outstanding academic credentials and relevant professional experience to the classroom to create a highly interactive, collaborative, and challenging learning environment.
- SCS students study with peers who have rich, diverse backgrounds and can provide lifelong learning connections.
Course Information
Registration information and detailed course descriptions
can be found on the course
listings page. Schedules,
content and prices are subject to change.
Contact Us
If you would like to speak with someone to get more information about a program or course, give us a call or email us today!
Call: 847-491-3225
Email: pdp@northwestern.edu
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