Overview

The Nonprofit Management graduate certificate from Kent State University covers essential topics like public policy, budgeting, and organizational management, equipping graduates to contribute effectively to government and nonprofit organizations. Ideal for those looking to strengthen their knowledge of public administration, this certificate prepares students for impactful roles in public and civic institutions.

Key Features

If you are already working in the nonprofit sector, this online program will help you develop your expertise and increase your influence. The graduate certificate in nonprofit management is also a quick, affordable introduction to the field if you are just starting your career or pivoting from work in another sector.

Your coursework for the nonprofit management graduate certificate can help you develop these key leadership skills:

Recruiting, selecting, leading and managing people in public organizations

Developing and managing budgets for nonprofit and public organizations

Fundraising and resource development for nonprofit organizations

Implementing effective nonprofit governance

Careers

With the expertise you gain in our nonprofit management program, you could start a nonprofit, operate a small, local organization or pursue a satisfying career in a variety of settings. The nonprofit industry encompasses organizations including:

Schools, foundations and churches

Social and business engagement associations

Human services providers

Arts, cultural and humanities groups

Advocacy, rights and policy organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Personnel Administration

Public Budgeting and Financial Management

Program Evaluation

Strategic Planning

Nonprofit Advocacy

Leadership in the Nonprofit and Public Sector

Nonprofit Law

Nonprofit Board Exec Relations

Nonprofit Financial Resource Development

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

12 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale

Official transcript(s)

Goal statement

Writing Sample

Three letters of recommendation

English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

6983 USD / year

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Out-of-State

6983 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

6863 USD / year

≈ 6863 USD / year

Funding

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