Center for Nonprofit Management Programs

Now more than ever, nonprofit organizations need their development strategies to be well structured, creative and data-driven. Nonprofit organizations not only need an understanding of the donor market, stakeholders and fundraising strategy, but also a strong infrastructure to drive fundraising decisions. Learn how to assess your current fundraising systems, communicate your philanthropic value and leverage data for strategic fundraising. Certified Fund Raising Executive Credential – 14 Points in category 1.B

Previously named: Fundraising & Marketing: Building Nonprofit Capacity

This program is designed to encourage the psychology and thought processes that drive consistent, creative and effective fund generation techniques for all scales and types of nonprofit organizations. The participants will work collaboratively to thoughtfully assess their own fundraising practices and discover which techniques work best. Certified Fund Raising Executive Credential – 21 Points in category 1.B

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.

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.

Will the leaders of today be able to prepare their organizations to meet the social and leadership challenges of a world in transition? This program is designed to prepare nonprofit leaders to understand, lead and manage change initiatives to transform their organizations. Certified Fund Raising Executive Credential – 14 Points in category 1.B

Learn how to drive impact by applying your private sector skills to the nonprofit world. This program will help leaders looking to make a career change or deepen their understanding of social impact.

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. Certified Fund Raising Executive Credential – 14 Points in category 1.B

Embracing diversity, equity and inclusion is no longer a conversation but an expectation. As a leader, you must look within yourself to understand your power and privilege and commit to addressing systemic inequities. Now is the time to set the strategic direction for equity in your organization and become an agent for change. Certified Fund Raising Executive Credential – 21 Points in category 1.B

Harness the power of data to fuel your organizational decision-making in today’s competitive environment.

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, new plans 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.

Explore how strong leaders develop and retain high-performing people committed to their organizations' missions. In a self-managed world, how do leaders empower employees, build trust and give feedback? Learn how to motivate and energize people to achieve greater individual and collective success.Certified Fund Raising Executive Credential – 14 Points in category 1.B

As a leader on the cusp of a continuously changing workforce, you, too, need to rethink your nonprofit human capital recruitment strategy. This program is designed to focus on the capabilities, skills and insights you need for to understand how to design jobs that fit your organization, recruiting the right candidates and hiring a diverse and effective workforce.

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

For clinical investigators and administrative staff in clinical labs, this program offers a strong foundation of business concepts. Kellogg faculty will share practical and effective approaches to topics including organizational culture, strategic time management, feedback and persuasion strategies and diversifying funding sources. 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.