Nonprofit Manager

This course will look at the most important aspect of nonprofits—your mission and how to define that. You will also study governance and leadership issues, looking at the laws that regulate nonprofits and codes of conduct. From there, you will be looking at how best to manage your volunteer program. You will learn how to handle nonprofit finances and, critically, how to create a budget. This course will also teach you how to market and raise funds through fundraising and earned income. Lastly, you will achieve an understanding of the importance of diversity considerations and how to achieve this within your organization.

Throughout the course, you will have an opportunity to look at how nonprofits of all sizes and from all subsectors accomplish their goals and learn how you can ensure that your nonprofit is successful. This is meant to be a very interactive course, and the more you interact, the more you will get out of this course. You will also have the opportunity to start working on the steps to create your own nonprofit.

What you will learn

• Differentiate between the different nonprofit sectors
• Articulate your nonprofit's mission and vision
• Identify the roles of governance and leadership to ensure ethical, inclusive, and mission-aligned nonprofit management
• Manage volunteers through effective training and programs
• Create a revenue generation strategy and fundraising plan in alignment with your nonprofit's mission
• Utilize marketing and communication tools to build an impactful marketing and public relations plan
• Apply principles effectively to create a fair, inclusive, and culturally competent environment in your organization
• Design programs to accomplish your nonprofit's core mission
• Implement strategies and tools to respond to changes and opportunities impacting your organization

How you will benefit

• Learn skills and develop strategies to get your nonprofit organization successfully off the ground
• Obtain an understanding of how to be a strong leader in this field
• Gain confidence in your ability to work at a nonprofit organization and get closer to achieving your personal career goals

1. The Nonprofit Sector
2. Defining Your Mission/Imagining Your Vision
3. Governance and Leadership
4. Volunteer Management
5. Nonprofit Finance
6. Fund Development
7. Other Revenue Sources
8. Marketing and Communications
9. Meeting Your Mission: Programs, Accountability, and Measurement
10. Human Resources
11. Diversity Considerations
12. Change is The Only Constant
13. Final Exam

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

• Nonprofit Management 101, by Darian R. Heyman and Laila Brenner

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Prerequisites:

Basic keyboarding and computer skills, be comfortable navigating the Internet and using email, and have an understanding of a word-processing computer program (Microsoft Word is recommended).

Dr. Beverly A. Browning

Dr. Beverly A. Browning is a grant writing consultant and visionary who uses thought leadership to work with nonprofit organizations struggling with the woes of revenue stream imbalances. She has been researching grant funding, grantmaking trends, and board-related barriers to nonprofit capacity building for over 40 years. Together she and her team have helped her clients win over $750 million in grant awards.

Dr. Browning is the founder and director of the Grant Writing Training Foundation and Bev Browning, LLC. She is the author of 44 grant writing publications, including six editions of Grant Writing for Dummies and the 6th edition of Nonprofit Kit for Dummies (to be published in 2021).

Dr. Browning holds graduate and post-graduate degrees in organizational development, public administration, and business administration. She is also a Certified Strategic Planning Facilitator (CSPF), has a McNellis Compression Planning Institute Facilitation Training distinction, and is an Approved Trainer for the Grant Professionals Association (GPA), the Certified Fund Raising Executive International (CFRE, and the Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI).

Does this course prepare you for a certification?

No.

When can I start this course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

How long does it take to complete this course?

After you register, you will receive 6 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

What if I don't have enough time to complete the course within the time frame provided?

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

What kind of support will I receive?

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

Am I guaranteed a job?

Hope Training Academy courses will help you gain the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

Can I get financial assistance?

Hope Training Academy courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. To learn more about financial assistance.

How can I get more information about this course?

If you have questions that are not answered on our website, representatives are available by phone. You can also call us at 1-855-532-7642 during regular business hours to have your questions promptly answered. If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please send us a question using the "Contact Us."

"It was easy to navigate, each lesson was very clear on the subject and there was just the right amount of visuals and examples as well." - C. Garcia

I have big goals for myself, and I am achieving them. It feels good. This course is my miracle, divine timing, or the next right thing to do. I have built my nonprofit from scratch with it. Some days I look back and say How did I do this? With the structure of this course, it really does work.... I'm so excited. The community needs this, so it gave me a chance to serve!!!!!