Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations

This program is 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
• Grantsmanship for the Research Professional
• Grantsmanship and Program Development

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.

Registration

Registration for courses is easy and can be completed entirely online. Full payment is due at the time of registration. Please follow this link to make a course selection and register for the course, or courses, that you wish to take.

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.

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: 312-503-0714
Email: pdp@northwestern.edu