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Nonprofit Leadership
Certificate
Why choose Nonprofit Leadership?
- Whether you are new to a nonprofit organization or looking to advance, this certificate will prepare you to make your nonprofit more effective.
- Develop the skills to help lead your nonprofit organization effectively.
- Focuses on leading people within an organization toward strategic goals, through staffing changes, or in directing finances, processes, and procedures.
- Coursework is flexible to meet the varied needs of nonprofits and nonprofit leaders.
This certificate is a focused, short-term "sprint" to develop targeted, real-world competency for career advancement. Enroll today to accelerate your career and get to the next level in your current job or field of choice!
Program Locations
Stevens Point Downtown Campus
1001 Centerpoint Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Delivery:
Hybrid/Blended
Evening
Part-Time
Varying Class Schedule
Length of Program: 9 months
Credits: 9.4
Start Dates: Fall and Spring
What You'll Learn
Outcomes
- Evaluate the principles of nonprofit leadership, governance, and planning.
- Apply financial management principles.
- Demonstrate effective team collaboration techniques.
Employability Skills
- Behave Responsibly: Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
- Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
- Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
- Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
- Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility
Learn more about employability skills at Mid-State.
Estimated Entire Certificate Cost
Cost based on the 2024/25 academic year.
- Tuition & Fees: $1,472.23
- Books: $724.54
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $0
- Total Estimated Cost: $2,196.77
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is NOT eligible for Financial Aid. Explore other ways to help pay for college.
Cost of Attendance
Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending.
Nonprofit Leadership Institute
Financial Management Module (select one):
Interpersonal Leadership Module (select one):
- Conflict Resolution -or- Leadership Development -or- Team Building & Problem Solving -or- Supervision
Organizational Excellence Module (select one):
Instructors
Careers
Fast-Track
High school students are eligible to enroll in this program and all courses required. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.
Take the Next Step
“The instructors are great. They are encouraging and always want to see their students succeed—they’re proud when they see students achieving their goals.”
JODILYNN FEIT
GRADUATE
Choose Your Path
Career pathways help you take your education one step at a time to maximize your investment and make college fit your life. Earn a credential and start using it in the workforce. Continue with another stack of related courses to gain a more advanced diploma or degree. Explore this program’s pathway in the graphic below. For an even quicker first step to a degree or diploma, check out our short-term certificates.
