Nonprofit Leadership
Graduate Certificate
Grand Rapids • Hybrid • 15 Credits
The graduate certificate in nonprofit leadership provides students with a unique opportunity to pursue a theoretically-based and practically-oriented education in leadership for nonprofit professionals. This program offers current and prospective nonprofit managers the ability to learn up-to-date professional skills and perspectives required to lead their organizations in the rapidly changing and complex nonprofit sector of society.
Overview
Grand Valley's graduate certificate in Nonprofit Leadership is designed to equip experienced nonprofit professionals with advanced skills and knowledge to lead effectively in the rapidly changing nonprofit sector. The program combines theoretical and practical education, preparing students to navigate complex challenges and drive meaningful change.
The curriculum includes core courses such as Nonprofit Management Practice, Nonprofit Financial Management, Nonprofit Organizations, Advocacy, and Public Policy, and Nonprofit Boards, Trustees, and Governance. Students also complete professional workshops or Fund Development courses, totaling 15 credit hours.
Studying nonprofit leadership at Grand Valley offers significant benefits, including access to the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and the Johnson Collection for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership. The program's hybrid format and top-ranked status enhance career prospects, making graduates well-prepared for leadership roles in the nonprofit sector.
School of Community Leadership and Development
[email protected]
288C DeVos Center
(616) 331-6575
Program Director
Donijo Robbins, Ph.D.
(616) 331-6740
Career Opportunities
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.
Top skills
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 65,300.32 | 10% |
| $ 81,023.38 | 25% |
| $106,597.72 | 50% |
| $137,004.94 | 75% |
| $182,349.13 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
Top skills- Social Perceptiveness
- Service Orientation
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 46,052.59 | 10% |
| $ 58,199.93 | 25% |
| $ 77,740.98 | 50% |
| $ 94,516.51 | 75% |
| $115,883.60 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.
Top skills- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
- Coordination
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 45,599.09 | 10% |
| $ 62,132.21 | 25% |
| $ 96,768.75 | 50% |
| $144,568.72 | 75% |
| $214,712.84 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.
Top skills- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Reading Comprehension
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 52,490.14 | 10% |
| $ 67,413.37 | 25% |
| $ 92,883.00 | 50% |
| $123,231.14 | 75% |
| $171,133.39 | 90% |
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