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Nonprofit Management

Nonprofit Management - Graduate Certificate

The Nonprofit Management graduate certificate provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the nonprofit sector. With experienced faculty and practical coursework, you'll develop expertise in areas such as fundraising, grant writing and strategic planning.

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Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management

Kent State University's Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management provides students with essential knowledge and skills to effectively lead and manage nonprofit organizations. The program covers key areas such as fundraising, program evaluation, financial management, and community engagement, equipping students with practical tools to address the unique challenges faced by the nonprofit sector. Designed for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise or transition into nonprofit management, this certificate emphasizes hands-on experience and real-world applications. Graduates are prepared to take on leadership roles in a variety of nonprofit settings, contributing to the mission-driven work that supports communities and drives social change.

Program Information for Nonprofit Management - Graduate Certificate

Coursework

Program Requirements

Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
PADM 60375PUBLIC PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION 3
or PADM 60377 PUBLIC BUDGETING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
or PADM 60379 PROGRAM EVALUATION I
or PADM 60574 STRATEGIC PLANNING
Certificate Electives, choose from the following:9
PADM 60200
NONPROFIT ADVOCACY
PADM 60310
LEADERSHIP IN THE NONPROFIT AND PUBLIC SECTOR
PADM 60471
NONPROFIT LAW
PADM 60472
NONPROFIT BOARD EXEC RELATIONS
PADM 60477
NONPROFIT FINANCIAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Minimum Total Credit Hours:12

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
Admissions for Nonprofit Management - Graduate Certificate

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Goal statement
  • Writing Sample
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores may be considered for conditional admission.

 

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • Fully online

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Nonprofit Management - Graduate Certificate

Graduates of Kent State’s Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management are well-prepared for careers in nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, and community service. The program’s focused curriculum emphasizes essential skills in fundraising, program evaluation, and organizational leadership, equipping students to effectively address social issues and manage nonprofit operations. Graduates often pursue roles as nonprofit managers, grant writers, program coordinators, and community outreach specialists, contributing to the advancement of mission-driven organizations and community initiatives.

Chief executives

-10.0%

decline

287,900

number of jobs

$185,950

potential earnings

Education administrators, all other

8.1%

much faster than the average

52,100

number of jobs

$87,580

potential earnings

General and operations managers

5.8%

faster than the average

2,486,400

number of jobs

$103,650

potential earnings

Medical and health services managers

31.5%

much faster than the average

422,300

number of jobs

$104,280

potential earnings

Public relations and fundraising managers

9.2%

much faster than the average

88,000

number of jobs

$118,430

potential earnings

Social and community service managers

17.0%

much faster than the average

175,500

number of jobs

$69,600

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.