• Introduction to Nonprofit Management: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the nonprofit sector and learn skills that will help with leadership.
• Budgeting in a Nonprofit Organization: Find out the differences between operational and capital budgeting, as well as how organizations use various approaches to best manage their finances.
• Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations: Fundraising is an important element of running a nonprofit organization. We will look at some of the basic elements involved in raising funds for an organization, as well as some of the key considerations needed to impact an organization.
• How to Read a Nonprofit Financial Statement: Gain financial statement reading and management skills that are different from the skills needed for profit-making corporations.

• Leadership in a Nonprofit Organization: This discussion will explore the foundations of leadership and discuss how to be successful as a leader. With an overview of principles including ethics, inclusion, empowerment, and more.
• Nonprofit Board and Volunteer Development: A volunteer base is important for any nonprofit organization. This will focus on the roles of volunteers, various ways to organize board responsibilities, and opportunities for individuals looking to get involved as a board member of an NPO.
• Principles of Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations: Marketing is a necessary function for nonprofit organizations, just like it is in the private sector. There are similarities and differences between how marketing takes place in these two worlds.

Navigating the Nonprofit Landscape: Essential Elements for Success

This course serves as an introduction to the nonprofit sector while exploring key elements crucial to organizational success such as governance, leadership styles, and more.

Beginning with an overview of different types of nonprofits along with their legal aspects and economic impacts, you will then dive into core organizational elements like board governance and leadership styles specific to the nonprofit context. Other topics covered include financial management aspects like funding sources, fundraising strategies, and program development/evaluation.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the process of forming an incorporated nonprofit organization.
• Identify and describe important issues and challenges in non-profit management, including legal and ethical issues, accountability and performance evaluation, and the increasing involvement of the private sector.
• Apply theories, processes and best practices related to human resource management, board governance, and volunteer management.

CEUs: 4 Hours
Cost: $304

Equity at the Core: Ethical Leadership in Organizations

Delve into ethical considerations and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in social work nonprofits. Bridge the gap between organizational ethics and DEI principles.

Investigate ethics in social work, especially how they apply within nonprofit organizations. The course also offers a comprehensive overview of DEI principles, emphasizing their importance in fostering an inclusive culture. Through case studies analysis and a final project, you will explore strategies for promoting diversity and implementing equity measures effectively within your own organizations.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and describe important issues and challenges in non-profit management, including legal and ethical issues, accountability and performance evaluation, and the increasing involvement of the private sector.
• Apply ethical decision-making methods to a wide range of problems that non-profits may encounter.
• Explain key concepts of and strategies to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion both within your organization and within the communities served.

CEUs: 4 Hours
Cost: $304

The Dollars and Sense of Success: Budgeting, Fundraising, and Marketing Strategies

Explore financial management aspects of nonprofit organizations including budgeting processes, fundraising techniques, and effective marketing strategies.

Learn how to navigate fiscal issues commonly faced by nonprofits, such as budgeting procedures and fundraising challenges. Consider various marketing strategies that can enhance the visibility of your organization’s mission and causes. The goal is to equip you with practical skills required for successful financial management in nonprofit settings.

Learning Objectives:

• Explain fundamental principles and concepts of fundraising as well as various programs and methods to acquire funds for nonprofit organizations.
• Describe the basics of resource management, particularly budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.
• Apply theories, processes and best practices related to human resource management, board governance, and volunteer management.

CEUs: 5 Hours
Cost: $380

From Ideation to Impact: Grant Writing Mastery and Program Evaluation Excellence

Gain insights and practical guidance on writing compelling grant applications for nonprofits, as well as tools for evaluating program effectiveness.

A significant part of securing funds for nonprofits involves writing persuasive grant applications – a skill that this course aims to impart through practical examples and exercises. Additionally, you will delve into methods of program evaluation which play a crucial role in assessing the impact and success of nonprofit programs.

Learning Objectives:

• Seek grant opportunities for your organization.
• Complete and submit effective grant applications.
• Apply research-based methods to evaluate your organization’s program effectiveness.

CEUs: 4 Hours
Cost: $304

Questions?

If you have any questions related to the certificate program, the process of earning a certificate, the content, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact

Margaret McMillan
Continuing Education Coordinator
cswcep@utk.edu