Center for Nonprofit Management

Now more than ever, nonprofit organizations need their development strategies to be well structured, creative and donor-focused. Are you ready to take your skills that build deep and lasting relationships with donors and stakeholders to the next level? In partnership with the Kellogg Sales Institute, this program offers a new approach to fundraising and stakeholder engagement for nonprofit executives.

Previously named: Fundraising & Marketing: Building Nonprofit Capacity

This program is designed to encourage the psychology and thought processes that drive consistent, creative and effective marketing techniques to boost fundraising success for all scales and types of nonprofit organizations. You will work collaboratively to thoughtfully assess your own marketing practices and discover which strategies work best.

This cutting-edge, non-denominational program offers faith leaders the rare opportunity to learn — and practice — the leadership and management skills they need to address the myriad of challenges facing the faith-based organizations they serve today.

This program focuses on new ways to think strategically about one's own leadership style, issues and challenges. Participants will also look at how to maximize your own performance while engaging and inspiring others by communicating a sense of purpose, value and vision. This program is designed to prepare nonprofit leaders to understand, lead and manage change initiatives to transform their organizations.

Harness the power of data to fuel your organizational decision-making in today’s competitive environment. Certified Fund Raising Executive Credential – 10 Points in category 1.B

Deepen your knowledge of nonprofit finance and broaden your understanding of your organization's financial picture. Improve your ability to analyze financial statements, spot trends, identify cost containment opportunities and foresee the implications of your financial management decisions. Certified Fund Raising Executive Credential – 14 Points in category 1.B

As nonprofits strive to position themselves for the future, understanding strategy and risk will be essential to establish their success. In this program, leaders will have the opportunity to think critically about the difference they make in the world and how to create strategy and communication plans that will maximize their missions and financial stability and mitigate risk.

Looking to elevate your team leadership skills? This program covers essential skills to lead and manage your team. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or a new nonprofit leader looking to make an impact, our program has what you need to build and lead high performing teams.

For clinical investigators, physician-scientists and multidisciplinary teams interfacing with clinical departments, this four-day program on research-tested management and leadership skills can be applied to the business side of science. Equipped with new tools and frameworks, you’ll leave with a better sense for how to leverage your personal leadership strengths to build collaborative work teams and navigate competing demands in your work.

This hands-on exploration of the unique challenges of leading a university or nonprofit core facility or research center will enhance your business and management skills and give you practical experience in applying them to a project specific to your organization.