11 Required Courses Required

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Certificate in Nonprofit Management

Run a nonprofit the way the work demands — eleven courses on fundraising, finances, board, leadership, and marketing.

⏱ DURATION: 4-5 weeks at 10 hrs/wk | πŸ“š TOTAL HOURS: 44 Hrs | πŸŽ“ CEUs: 4.4 CEUs | πŸ’΅ COST: $699

🎯 What You'll Be Able To Do

  • Build a fundraising plan and run a capital campaign.
  • Read a nonprofit financial statement and manage a balanced budget.
  • Recruit, train, and lead a nonprofit board and volunteer corps.
  • Set strategic direction for the organization with realistic priorities.
  • Market the mission — including social media — to donors and the community.

πŸ’Ό Career Opportunities With This Certificate

  • Social & Community Service Manager — $45K–$120K (approx.) (BLS)
  • Fundraiser — $36K–$110K (approx.) (BLS)
  • Public Relations / Communications Specialist — $38K–$135K (approx.) (BLS)

Social & Community Service Manager roles are projected to grow ~7% from 2024–2034 — steady demand as nonprofits expand services (BLS). (BLS)


βœ“ Why This Fits Your Life

You're balancing work, family, and the goals you've been putting off. NU PACE is built for that.

  • 100% Online, Self-paced — learn around your job and family
  • 12-month access from the day you enroll
  • No application, no prerequisites, no textbooks to buy

⏱ How Long It Takes

  • Finish in as little as 2-3 weeks at 20 hrs/wk
  • Or 4-5 weeks at 10 hrs/wk
  • Total certificate hours: 44 Hrs

πŸ† What You'll Earn

  • Certificate of Completion from National University PACE (awarded when all requirements of all included courses have been met)
  • 4.4 CEUs — PACE Continuing Education Units

πŸ“œ IACET CEU

This Certificate is approved to award Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in accordance with the IACET standards for high-quality continuing education and training.


πŸ“‹ Requirements to Enroll

No application needed. All learners are eligible to enroll. There are no admission requirements. We recommend learners have a high school diploma or GED and basic computer skills.


πŸ“… Access Timing

Learners will:

  • Get access to their certificate courses approximately 24-48 business hours from the date of enrollment.
  • Have access to their certificate courses for up to 12 months from the date of enrollment.

πŸ’΅ Refund Policy

We want all of our students to have a positive and rewarding learning experience. If a student is not completely satisfied, we offer a refund policy.

To be eligible, submit a written request with a valid reason within 9 calendar days of registering. The student must not have attempted more than 25% of the course.

Email PACE@nu.edu with your full name, student ID, and course name. Approved refunds are issued within 60 days.


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