Description

The non profit management programme from Gatlin International is ideal for anyone looking to begin or further their career in management for non profit organizations. Our online non profit management certificate course offers comparable training to that you would expect to receive in a non profit management degree programme for a fraction of the cost. Our online non profit management certificate programme is especially well suited for those in the non profit field who have recently assumed management responsibilities or would like greater insights into some of the unique issues facing management of non-profit organizations but haven't the time or financial resources needed to pursue a lengthy and expensive nonprofit management degree. Our non profit management certificate programme consists of ten teaching modules geared toward providing essential information in a timely fashion that is designed to fit your busy schedule. In our online non profit management certificate programme, you will learn the fundamentals of management for non profit organizations and the roles and responsibilities of various entities including the nonprofit board of directors and the nonprofit management team. You will also examine various aspects of fundraising, and become familiar with fundamentals of the budgeting process. With the online non profit management certificate programme from Gatlin International, you can gain the knowledge and experience you need to begin or further your career in non profit management for a fraction of the cost and at a fraction of the time required for a nonprofit management degree.

Course Overview

For those who work in management for a non profit or desire to work in a non profit organization or business environment, our online non profit management certificate programme is for you. The Non Profit Management Programme is ideally suited for individuals in the non-profit field who seek to enhance their skills but don't have the financial resources or time necessary to pursue a traditional, classroom based nonprofit management degree. Our online non profit management certificate programme consists of ten modules covering essential information on a variety of topics.

Upon registering in our online non profit management certificate programme, you are given six months to complete the programme. Should you find that you need additional time, you may request a 6-month extension at no additional charge.

Course Objectives

By completing our online Non-Profit Management Certificate programme, 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

*Note:  This course is based on laws and practices within the United States of America.

Outline

The following course outline provides an overview of the topics included in our online non profit management certificate programme.

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

Demo

To choose a demo course, please click here. You will see a list of all of the Programs and may chose any course within a program to view as a demo. You will need to "register" for the demo by entering your first and last name and an e-mail address. You will receive a username and password to access the demo.

Additional Info

Languages

English

Course Length

300.00 hours

Duration of Access

Instructor

Katherine Squires Pang, J.D., LL.M., M.Ed Founder/President and Chief Knowledge Officer, EdWay Online

Prerequisites/Audience

Unlike many non profit management degree programmes, our online non profit management certificate programme does not require extensive prerequisites in order to enroll in the programme. Students should have basic keyboarding and computer skills, and be comfortable navigating the Internet. They must also have an understanding of a word-processing computer program (Microsoft Word recommended), and have emailing capabilities.

This program is intended for anyone interested in developing their non-profit management skills.

Requirements/Materials Included

Our online non profit management certificate course can be taken from either a Mac or a PC. There are no specific computer requirements other than an Internet connection, Windows Media Player (available as a free download), and Adobe Acrobat Reader (also available as a free download). It is recommended that the student use the latest version of Internet Explorer in place of other web browsers.

GES will provide the following required textbooks for this course:
• Budgeting for Managers
• Harvard Business Essentials: Power, Influence and Persuasion
• Strategic Planning

The following textbooks are NOT required for this program, but are recommended by the instructor. GES does NOT provide these books:
• Managing by the Numbers by Kremer, Rizzuto & Case
• Managers and the Legal Environment by Bagley and Savage, 5th Edition
• The Essentials of Negotiation published by Harvard Business School Press