Nonprofit Leadership

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!

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Quick Facts What You'll Learn Costs Courses Fast-Track

Program Locations

Stevens Point Downtown Campus
1001 Centerpoint Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Delivery:
Hybrid/Blended
Evening
Part-Time
Varying Class Schedule

Delivery Definitions

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

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Nonprofit Leadership Institute
Financial Management Module (select one):

Financing and Budgeting -or- Accounting 1 -or- Payroll Accounting -or- QuickBooks Applications

Interpersonal Leadership Module (select one):

Conflict Resolution -or- Leadership Development -or- Team Building & Problem Solving -or- Supervision

Organizational Excellence Module (select one):

Organizational Behavior -or- Human Resource Management -or- Social Media Marketing -or- Internet and Mobile Marketing

Instructors

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Fast-Track

High school students are eligible to enroll in this program and all courses required. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.

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“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.”

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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.

Transfer • Dual Credit • Credit for Prior Learning