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Earn Your Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership

Prepare to support and influence the direction of nonprofit organizations.

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Finish In Two Semesters
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Mark Donahue (GC '21)

The insights I learn in class are instantly incorporated into the way I view and perform my job every single day. I understand the industry in a way I never did and interact more effectively with my volunteers than I ever have. Beyond education, I trust this certificate will make me more competitive in the nonprofit world and equip me with the tools to follow my dream of working for a large global nonprofit in the international development sector.

About the Program

The University of Georgia offers an Online Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership program for nonprofit professionals seeking to enhance their managerial skills. The nonprofit sector spans many fields—professionals in human services, visual and performing arts, youth services, environmental conservation, animal welfare, and more benefit from sharpening their leadership skills in this fully-online program.

Completion of the certificate requires 12 credit hours—or four courses—which can be completed in as little as one semester. Learn about grant writing, volunteer management, fundraising, and other aspects of the nonprofit landscape.

If, after completing the program, students choose to pursue a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management and Leadership, the course credits earned in this certificate program can be counted toward the master’s degree.

The University of Georgia is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and School Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and the School of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the sole accrediting body of schools of social work in the United States. Upgrade your leadership skills with the Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership from UGA Online. Request more information now!

Become a Bulldog, On Your Own Time

Whether online or on-campus, earn the same prestigious UGA degree, while prioritizing the learning style and timing that's right for you.

Asynchronous courses can be completed as your busy schedule permits, whether that means during lunch break at your 9-5, on the weekends before watching the big game, or at night when the family has gone to bed. The path to success in the Bulldog Nation is yours to define.

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Why Choose An

Online Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership

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Earn a certificate in two semesters

The online Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management & Leadership is offered by UGA’s Institute for Nonprofit Organizations in the School of Social Work. Completion of the certificate requires 12 credit hours—or four courses—which can be completed in as little as two semesters. Courses are delivered in 8-week blocks.

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Join an expanding career sector

The nonprofit sector comprises approximately six percent of the U.S. GDP, with nearly 1.5 million registered nonprofit organizations. As it continues to grow, managers with diverse experiences and skills are increasingly in demand. 

As a nonprofit manager, you might find yourself in roles such as, Executive Director, Program Director, Social Services Manager, Fundraising Manager, or Volunteer Coordinator.

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Make an impact

Nonprofits exist to achieve goals other than making a profit—most exist to make a difference. Whether your passion lies in animal welfare, human rights, environmental protection, or supporting the well-being of local performers and musicians, a career in nonprofit management allows you to make a living while striving to make a substantive change in the world.

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At the University of Georgia, your future deserves more than flexible.

It deserves exceptional.

Our graduate programs are developed by the same distinguished faculty who teach on campus, working alongside expert instructional designers and professional media producers to create content that’s clear, compelling, and made to keep you moving forward.

Studio-recorded lectures, on-location videos, and thoughtful pacing helps make even complex concepts click—wherever you’re learning from.

This is what online learning should look like: developed by experts, backed by reputation, and exceptional by design.

 

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