501(c)ollege Certificate Programs
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The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence and the School of Business at Christian Brothers University will jointly issue a certificate of completion for the following four new 501(c)ollege Certificate Programs. Individuals who complete more than 80 hours of training in these certificate programs are eligible to receive graduate credit at CBU. Learn more about CBU's graduate program here.

Certificate in Frameworks of Nonprofit Excellence

This two-year certificate program offers nonprofit organizations a comprehensive course of study on the key concepts of nonprofit management, including new research and best practices on running a high impact organization.  Organizations registering for this certificate program are encouraged to bring up to three people to each session.

Core courses to be taken in the first year include:
Organizational Leadership 101
Board Governance 101
Ethical Leadership
Planning and Evaluation 101
Making the Message Work: Strategic Communications 101
Fund Development 101
Human Resources 101
Nonprofit Finance 101
Advocacy and Public Policy

View the Frameworks of Nonprofit Excellence course descriptions/schedule here.

During the second year of the program, organizations have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in various areas of nonprofit management by selecting up to five elective courses within the following core areas of management (Alliance staff will consult with organizations in making these selections): board governance, finance, fund development, human resources, organizational leadership, planning and evaluation, and strategic communications.

Cost:    $995 for members; $1,500 for non-members

To register for the Frameworks of Nonprofit Excellence, click here and select the category "Certificate Programs."

Through assistance from the Kemmons Wilson Family Foundation, organizations meeting eligibility criteria are eligible to apply for partial scholarships to participate in the Frameworks certificate program.  Up to five scholarships will be awarded. Click here for scholarship information. Click here for scholarship information.

Certificate in Finance

The Certificate in Finance will be awarded to individuals who complete five courses in this core area.  This program provides participants with an understanding of the principal concepts of nonprofit finance.  To qualify for the certificate of completion, individuals must take three required courses and select two elective half-day courses. 

Courses within the core area of finance include:
Nonprofit Finance 101 (Required)
Your Nonprofit Business Model: From Good to Great (Required)
Nonprofit Financial Structure: Designing Revenue and Business Models That Work (Required) Understanding Nonprofit Accounting
Mastering Budgeting and Forecasting
More than a Form:  Using the 990 to Your Advantage
The Art of Allocation

View the Finance Certificate course descriptions/schedule here.

Cost:  $350 for members; $340 for PNE participants; $500 for non-members

To register for the Certificate in Finance, click here and select the category "Certificate Programs."

Certificate in Human Resources Management

The Certificate in Human Resource Management will be awarded to individuals who complete five courses in this core area.  This program will provide participants with an overview of significant HR practices.  To qualify for the certificate, individuals must take Human Resources 101 and four other courses.

Courses within the core area of HR include:
Human Resources 101 (Required)
Handling Conflict in the Workplace
Leadership, Mentorship, and Supervision for New Managers
Coaching 101
Team Building
Over the Rainbow: Career Visioning for the Nonprofit Professional
Workforce Talent, Recruitment, Development and Retention

View the Human Resources Certificate course descriptions/schedule here.

Cost:  $325 for members; $315 for PNE participants; $475 for non-members

To register for the Certificate in Human Resources Management, click here and select the category "Certificate Programs."

Certificate in Fund Development

The Certificate in Fund Development will be awarded to individuals who complete five courses in this core area.  This program will provide an understanding of fundraising and the various approaches to securing resources for a nonprofit organization.  To qualify for the certificate, individuals must take two required courses and three other elective courses.

Courses within the core area of fund development include:
Fund Development 101 (Required)
Grant Writing 101 (Required)
Researching Grants
Ace the Ask: How to Ask for Money
The Elements of Writing for Foundation and Corporate Grants
Capital Campaigns
Talking About Taxes
Reliable Fundraising in Unreliable Times
Program Planning and Proposal Development
Writing for Government Grants
Ethics of Fundraising
Online Fundraising Tactics

View the Fund Development Certificate course descriptions/schedule here.

Cost:  $350 for members; $340 for PNE participants; $500 for non-members.

To register for the Certificate in Fund Development, click here and select the category "Certificate Programs."