Nonprofit Management Certificate at University of Pittsburgh

This 18 credit certificate will provide the opportunity to learn core nonprofit management skills and engage with local nonprofit organizations connected to their field of study. Coursework includes the features and practices of nonprofit organizations, how these organizations are managed and sustained, the strategies social entrepreneurs use to form and fund them, and ways they leverage volunteers' passions, interests, and talents to achieve their missions.

Faculty: School of Public & International Affairs  |  Department: School of Public and International Affairs  |  Duration: 18 credits  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Required: Foundations of the Nonprofit Sector, Program Design and Evaluation, Resource Development (grant writing, fundraising, social entrepreneurship) and Nonprofit Management Capstone; plus two electives (6 credits).

Career pathways

Prepares for roles such as executive director, program director, operations manager, grant administrator, development officer and volunteer manager.

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