explore. experience. expand. Humanities & Sciences Nonprofit Management Certificate

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1 explore. experience. expand. Humanities & Sciences Nonprofit Management Certificate

2 Rise to success in the nonprofit arena. Organizations with a cause are outpacing their profit-minded counterparts. In fact, over the past decade the average annual growth of nonprofit jobs grew 5 times over jobs in the private sector.* Turn your passion and commitment into marketable skills with our new Nonprofit Management Certificate. This intensive 1-year certificate reflects a multidisciplinary approach. Instruction draws from business, communications, public policy, and social activism. In convenient online and hybrid courses, you learn from experienced nonprofit leaders and develop your ability to address critical social issues through diverse and collaborative community networks. The 8-course curriculum delivers practical, actionable skills that can be applied in your current nonprofit and prepare you for a future management position. Instruction also explores the role of nonprofits as change agents by enhancing the managerial, strategic planning, and visionary talents of emerging and aspiring managers. *From Johns Hopkins University Nonprofit Employment Bulletin No. 39.

3 Program Curriculum Candidates must complete 8 required courses, preferably in the order as listed below. For courses currently available, visit uclaextension.edu/nonprof12. Fall Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Quarter Summer Quarter Principles of Fundraising The Evolving Role of Nonprofits in Society Nonprofit Governance and Board Management Capacity Building: Internal & External Constituencies Program Evaluation Strategic Communications for Nonprofit Organizations The Business of Nonprofits Strategic Planning within a Nonprofit Environment Try Before You Apply Our first 2 courses, offered Fall Quarter, are open to all interested students. They are a great way to explore the subject and determine if the certificate is right for you. Students must submit an application to be considered for more advanced classes in the program. Estimated Costs: Application fee: $165 Program tuition: $5,000 Note: Estimated costs DO NOT include books, parking, meals, or other incidental educational expenses. Funding Your Education Some students may be eligible for UCLA Extension Grants, Private Education Loans, Veterans Educational Benefits, Americorps Awards, and/or Lifetime Learning Tax credits. For details, finaid@uclaextension.edu or call (310) or (310)

4 Who Should Apply? Emerging and aspiring managers in the nonprofit sector, including arts, education, human services, public health, and a growing number of social entrepreneurs Current nonprofit professionals seeking higher levels of management responsibility Career changers who have developed valuable, transferable skills in communications, finance, sales, business, law, or medicine Fundraising professionals who want a deeper understanding of the business aspect of nonprofit organizations Program Benefits The Nonprofit Management Certificate prepares current nonprofit professionals to take on more responsibility within their organization. With the right set of complementary skills our students can go on to pursue coveted careers in the nonprofit industry, like the ones listed below: Executive Director Program Director Programs Manager Communications Manager Social Entrepreneurship/Social Enterprise Executive Director of External Affairs Program Evaluation Manager NGO Pioneer Strategic Planning Associate Apply Today! Interested students with a minimum of 1 year, full-time professional experience in the nonprofit sector may download the application online and submit it to: UCLA Extension Attn: Nonprofit Management Certificate Le Conte Avenue, Suite 711 Los Angeles, CA Applications should include: Application form A copy of your current resume One letter of recommendation from a current nonprofit professional. A check for the nonrefundable candidacy fee of $165 For more information and to apply for candidacy visit uclaextension.edu/nonprof12

5 Frequently Asked Questions Do I have to pay for the entire certificate program before classes begin? No. Course enrollment fees are paid on a quarter-byquarter basis. Where are classes held? Courses are presented online and in a hybrid format, which combines both classroom and online sessions. Traditional face-to-face classes are held in Westwood Village or in downtown L.A. Online courses can be accessed via the Internet using Blackboard as the delivery interface. When should I enroll? Enroll as soon as possible for each quarter s classes. Because of high demand, many courses fill early. Once full, enrollment in each class will be granted to waitlisted students only when a space is vacated. You will not be charged to be added to the waitlist. How long does it take to complete the certificate? The certificate can be completed in as little as 1 year (4 quarters), but students are allotted up to 3 years to complete the program requirements. What is an educational certificate? Educational certificates provide focused curriculum and training to prepare professionals to pursue a specific area of interest. While considered postbaccalaureate professional training, certificates are designed in content, focus, and presentation style to degree programs, with an added benefit of practical training. Students choose certificate programs to better prepare themselves to work in fast-evolving fields, boost their careers, or simply master a subject area in a comprehensive, wellarticulated way. UCLA Extension certificates are administered in accordance with the regulations of the Academic Senate of the University of California. Successful completion leads to the award of a Gold Seal certificate from UCLA Extension. What kind of professional experience do I need to apply? Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in the nonprofit sector, however 3 years is recommended. Students without the requisite professional experience may complete X Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations to supplement a portion of their work experience.

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