Learn Non-Profit Management Online
With over 1.3 million organizations accounting for over 11 million employees, non-profit organizations make up one of the most vibrant sectors in the US economy. Managing those organizations requires a unique combination of compassion, purpose and administrative skill.
In this 100% online course, you will learn the fundamental principles of non-profit management. Designed for new non-profit leaders and those who wish to join the non-profit sector, key topics include managerial skills, finance and accounting, employment law, marketing, leadership, communication, budgeting, and fundraising.
Non-Profit Management FAQs
What are the duties of a non-profit manager?
Non-profit managers are responsible to see that the organization is fulfilling its stated purpose. They oversee the organization's daily operations, including staffing, service delivery, financial leadership and regulatory compliance. In smaller non-profit organizations, managers may oversee an entire operation, while managers in large non-profits often direct departments or divisions of the organization.
What job titles are associated with non-profit management
Job titles for non-profit managers usually convey their responsibilities for the organization's leadership and direction. They may include titles such as:
- Administrator
- Business Office Supervisor
- Chief Executive Compliance Director
- Corporate Giving Manager
- Development Director
- Executive Director
- Foundation Director
- Fundraising Manager
- Grant Proposal Manager
- Member Services Director
- Program Manager
- Public Relations Manager
- Social Services Director
- Special Events Director
- Volunteer Services Director
Are non-profit managers licensed?
Although local or state governments may have their own requirements, non-profit managers are not generally licensed. However, they are responsible to see that their organizations meet local, state and federal requirements for business licensing and for compliance with the purpose for which they were originally chartered and granted non-profit status.
Non-Profit Management Training
Registration and Enrollment: You will have 6 months of access to this self-paced course. This course is open enrollment. You can enroll and begin anytime.
Prerequisites and Requirements: To enroll in this course, you should have 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).
Course Objectives:
- 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
Location: Online
Tuition: $2,195.00
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Course Instructor
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.
She 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).
Social and Community Service Managers - Employment and Education
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) lists Social and Community Service Managers among its fastest-growing job categories, forecasting 12% growth in demand between now and 2031. The BLS attributes this strong growth to an increasing need for services for the elderly, mental health services, and a trend that substitutes social and mental health treatment for incarceration.
Job Stats
- Job Outlook: 8% (Faster than average)
- Number of Jobs, 2023: 199,500
- Median Pay: $78,240 per year
Source: BLS, 2025
