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, grant writing, 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.
Learn from anywhere and complete your certificate online - New in 2025, learners can now complete their entire Nonprofit Management Certificate program online while local participants still have the option of completing elective workshops in Manchester or Portsmouth.
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 & Programs
- Nonprofit Planning and Evaluation | October 16 & 17 | Live Online
- Facilitation Skills | October 28 | Manchester
- Facilitation Skills | November 20 | Portsmouth
- 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
- Email Marketing Strategy and Execution | January 16 & 23 | Live Online
- Introduction to Grant Writing | January 30 | Live Online
- Introduction to Fundraising for Nonprofits | February 13 | Live Online
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers | March 3 | Live Online
- Managing a Volunteer Program | March 5 & 6 | Live Online
- Nonprofit Planning and Evaluation | March 26 & 27 | Live Online
- Human Resources 101: Practitioner Skills Workshop | April 6 | Live Online
- Nonprofit Board Development & Governance | April 24 | Live Online
Certificate Information
Policies
Coursework must be completed within two years. If you are enrolled in multiple certificate programs, a maximum of two workshops can count toward more than one certificate. Required workshops cannot be waived, though substitutions may be approved on a case-by-case basis. UNH reserves the right to modify or discontinue programs at any time.
Enrollment
You don’t need to be enrolled in a certificate program to attend workshops. To have courses count toward a certificate, enroll before your third workshop in that content area. Add the certificate to your cart at checkout for a one-time $50 fee. For help, call (603) 862-7380.
Scheduling & Locations
Workshops are offered in Portsmouth, Manchester, and Live Online. Most are available each spring and fall, though some are offered once a year. Programs are designed so certificates can often be completed within a year. There are no set start or end dates.
Completion & Certificates
Progress is tracked automatically in your Learn for Life account. Digital certificates are issued within two weeks. If you haven’t received your certificate after three weeks, please email us at professional.development@unh.edu.
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 for a one-time $50 fee. For help, call (603) 862-7380.
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.
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.
