
About the Nonprofit Management Certificate Program
Build the essential skills to lead and manage a successful nonprofit organization with UNH’s Nonprofit Management Certificate Program. Designed for both current nonprofit professionals and those aspiring to enter the sector, this flexible program offers a robust foundation in key areas such as financial management, board development, governance, fundraising, and strategic planning.
Through a combination of required and elective workshops, you’ll tailor your learning to fit your goals—choosing from topics like volunteer management, grantwriting, marketing, and human resources. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your leadership skills or broaden your understanding of the nonprofit landscape, this program provides the tools and knowledge to make a meaningful impact.
Certificate Requirements
- Complete four (4) required workshops:
Introduction to Nonprofit Financial Management
Nonprofit Board Development & Governance
Introduction to Fundraising for Nonprofits
Nonprofit Planning and Evaluation - Complete two (2) elective workshops, listed in the schedule below.
- Complete required and elective courses within a two year period.
- Enroll in the Nonprofit Management Certificate program. To enroll in the certificate program, add the "NP Certificate Enrollment fee" to your cart at checkout when signing up for any of the elective workshops (this is an additional, one-time $50 fee).
Once you have completed all of the required workshops, a digital certificate of completion will be issued to you and a hard copy will be mailed to your address on file within 2-4 weeks.
Upcoming Workshops
- Email Marketing Strategy and Execution | June 13 | Live Online
- Introduction to Nonprofit Financial Management | September 12 | Live Online
- Introduction to Basic Project Management | September 12 & 19 | Live Online
- Introduction to Grantwriting | September 26 | Live Online
- Human Resources 101: Practitioner Skills Workshop | October 2 | Live Online
- Google Analytics | October 8 | UNH - Manchester / Hybrid (In-Person or Live Online)
- Introduction to Fundraising for Nonprofits | October 10 | Live Online
- Nonprofit Planning and Evaluation | October 16 & 17 | Live Online
- Project Management for Non Project Managers | December 5 | Live Online
- Nonprofit Board Development & Governance | December 5 | Live Online
- Introduction to Nonprofit Financial Management | January 16 | Live Online
- Introduction to Grantwriting | January 30 | Live Online
- Introduction to Fundraising for Nonprofits | February 13 | Live Online
- Nonprofit Planning and Evaluation | February 26 & 27 | Live Online
- Managing a Volunteer Program | March 5 & 6 | Live Online
- Nonprofit Board Development & Governance | April 24 | Live Online
- Facilitation Skills | October 28 | Manchester
- Introduction to Nonprofit Financial Management | September 12 | Live Online
- Introduction to Grantwriting | September 26 | Live Online
- Introduction to Fundraising for Nonprofits | October 10 | Live Online
- Nonprofit Planning and Evaluation | October 16 & 17 | Live Online
- Nonprofit Board Development & Governance | December 5 | Live Online
- Project Management for Non Project Managers | December 5 | Live Online
- Introduction to Nonprofit Financial Management | January 16 | Live Online
- Introduction to Grantwriting | January 30 | Live Online
- Introduction to Fundraising for Nonprofits | February 13 | Live Online
- Nonprofit Planning and Evaluation | February 26 & 27 | Live Online
- Nonprofit Board Development & Governance | April 24 | Live Online
Frequently Asked Questions
Each individual workshop varies in cost. You may view the tuition price of each workshop by following the links above. Payment when registering can be completed on a class-to-class basis, or all together. There is also a one time $50 certificate administration fee.
Select your workshop(s) above and continue to "Enroll Now." Follow the steps provided to register for the workshop and reserve your seat. To enroll in the certificate program, add the "Certificate Enrollment fee" to your cart at checkout when signing up for any of the elective workshops.
We highly recommend registering for these workshops early as they tend to fill up. Some workshops may have limited seats/spots available. Enrollment may close up to five days prior to the workshop start date.
You may view the location of each workshop above and/or when registering for a workshop. Specific directions to the workshop location will be provided upon registration or can be found here.
If the workshop you are registering for is listed as "Live Online," the workshop will take place in a live virtual format via Zoom. More information will be provided upon registration.
For specific information and necessary materials, please view the individual workshop page for the workshop you would like to register for. You may be required to have certain materials and/or applications downloaded to participate in the workshop. Reminders about this will be provided via email upon registration. You may also contact us with any questions.
This may be due to the workshop being at maximum capacity, canceled, or not currently scheduled. We recommend checking back routinely for updates. You may also contact us for further information.