Certificate in Nonprofit Management (virtual classroom)

Gain essential skills to lead and manage a successful nonprofit organization in this 33-hour non-credit Certificate in Nonprofit Management course. Taught by expert instructor Virginia Lang, this practical, hands-on program covers everything from founding a nonprofit to daily operations, including mission development, staffing, board governance, fundraising, and financial management. Learn best practices, explore real-world challenges, create and present a customized nonprofit action plan, and much more. This course has previously been taught at the university level and is ideal for current and aspiring nonprofit leaders seeking to make a meaningful impact. Textbook, included in course fee, will be mailed prior to first session; some out-of-class reading required. Virginia teaches nonprofit and leadership topics for private clients, nonprofit associations, and colleges, and has been an active consultant and advisor for nonprofit organizations for over 30 years. This class meets virtually via Zoom.

We email virtual classroom access two business days before classes begin; please register early to ensure you receive this information. If you have not received virtual classroom access the day before your class, please check your inbox's spam, promotions, and deleted folders. It is the responsibility of participants to check their email inbox for virtual access information prior to class and, if it has not been received, to contact our office during business hours (M-Th 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) before class starts at comed@whatcom.edu or (360) 383-3200. No refunds or credits will be given for a class once it has started.