Meet the increasingly challenging demands of nonprofit administration and learn how to improve your organization’s effectiveness with a comprehensive, flexible online program designed for working adults.
Learn essential tools and frameworks of nonprofit management, including board development, financial management, fundraising, marketing, program evaluation, and nonprofit law. All taught through a cutting-edge program that equips you with the skills to carry out your mission and support your cause and community in the most effective ways. Aligned with the program’s mission, you can look forward to strengthening your skills, building connections, and becoming change agents for a more equitable and just nonprofit sector and world.
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Enjoy engaging, interactive online class sessions that directly apply to your day-to-day work. All taught by professors and instructors with substantial experience in all aspects of the nonprofit field, from board planning and fundraising to organizational development and financial and personnel management.
As a new executive director that did not have any coaching, this program has been very helpful with helping me to better understand the technical side of nonprofit management. There are lots of resources that the professors give to students, and you can refer to them in your daily nonprofit activities.
Do you want a rewarding career that enables you to serve others and improve lives? Working in the nonprofit sector allows you the opportunity to work on behalf of a cause or a mission that is personally significant to you and of great value to society. As employment in the nonprofit sector continues to grow, so does the need for qualified, knowledgeable nonprofit management and staff.
Opportunities for employment in the nonprofit sector abound in a number of "sub-sectors," included among them:
The median annual wage for social and community service managers was $77,030 in 2023.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Employment of social and community service managers is projected to grow 9 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average occupation.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
More than 1.5 million nonprofit organizations are registered in the U.S.
– Urban Institute
Through coursework in the Nonprofit Management program, you’ll acquire a comprehensive understanding of the latest best practices in nonprofit management and frameworks that will help you build more equitable, effective organizations. As a result, you’ll be qualified to serve in a variety of influential roles:
Executive Director |
Strategic Planner |
Development Director or Fund Developer |
Marketing or Communications Director |
Grant Writer |
Volunteer Coordinator/Manager |
Program Manager or Supervisor |
Board Development Specialist or Consultant |
Finance Director or Budget Manager |
Organization Development Consultant |
With this comprehensive set of practical courses, I have developed a strong, broad framework of understanding and skills to advance my work with the nonprofit sector. It is an extraordinary resource.
Cal State East Bay's Nonprofit Management program provided invaluable knowledge and skills that enable me to serve effectively on a Board of Directors of a community-based organization. This program is so essential to non-profit organizations that I highly recommend it to all Board of Directors or staff. At our organization, board and key staff members were trained.
I was pleasantly surprised by the warmth of the CSUEB faculty, staff, and students. This certificate program is akin to an in-depth orientation to the nonprofit sector and made me aware of the special needs of nonprofit organizations. I would highly recommend the CSUEB Nonprofit Management Certificate program!
The Nonprofit Management Certificate Program is conveniently offered online.
To earn your Certificate in Nonprofit Management, you will need to complete eight required courses and three elective courses.
Courses are not sequential and may be taken in any order you choose.
Course schedules, including the term courses are offered in, are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information on courses currently being offered, view the Course Schedule.
Course | Units | Fall | Spring | Summer |
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EXTX 550: Board Development and Governance | X | |||
EXTX 551: Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations | 1.2 CEUs | X | X | |
EXTX 552: Fundraising Fundamentals | 1.2 CEUs | X | X | |
EXTX 553: Marketing and Communications for Nonprofit Organizations | 2 CEUs | X | X | |
EXTX 554: Program Evaluation | X | X | ||
EXTX 555: Law of Nonprofit Organizations | 1 CEUs | X | X | |
EXTX 556: Ethics of Nonprofit Organizations | X | X | ||
EXTX 557: Leadership Skills for the Nonprofit Professional | X | X |
Course | Units | Fall | Spring | Summer |
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EXTX 560: Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector | X | |||
EXTX 561: Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations | 0.60 CEU | X | X | |
EXTX 562: Advocacy and Lobbying for Nonprofits | 0.60 CEU | X | X | |
EXTX 563: Proposal Writing | X | |||
EXTX 564: Program Development | ||||
EXTX 565: Effective Social Media for Nonprofits | X | |||
EXTX 566: Creating a Culture of Change: Fostering DEI in the Workplace |
1.2 CEU | X | X | |
EXTX 567: Using Data to Measure Equitable Impact |
0.60 CEU |
X | X | |
EXTX 568: Coaching Skills for Nonprofit Leaders |
0.60 CEU |
X | X | |
EXTX 569: Fundamentals of Community Engagement for Nonprofit Leaders |
0.60 CEU |
X | ||
EXTX 580: Advanced Fundamentals of Financial Management |
1.2 CEU | X | ||
EXTX 581: Nonprofit Consulting |
0.60 CEU | X | ||
EXTX 585: Intro to Change Management |
0.60 CEU | X | ||
EXTX 700: Advanced Fundraising |
1.2 CEU | X | X |
There are no formal admissions requirements for the Online Nonprofit Management Certificate Program. If you can satisfactorily complete the program coursework, you are invited to enroll. Additionally, if you are interested in taking individual courses, you can do so without formal admission to the certificate program.
You may enroll in this program at any time, and start taking classes during any term.
*Cal State East Bay alumni: The Forever Pioneer Discount is available for this program. Registration must be processed via this Forever Pioneer form in order to qualify for the discount.
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
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Area of study: Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Ideal for: Current or aspiring nonprofit staff, board members, or foundation professionals seeking to upgrade their skills, become more marketable, advance their careers and organizations, and bring justice into the world.
Program format: Online
Number of courses: 8 required courses, plus 3 elective courses
Program length: 6-9 months
Tuition cost: $160-$315 per course (Tuition fees are subject to change at any time.) Forever Pioneer discount is available for Cal State East Bay alumni.
Please let us know if we can answer any questions about the Nonprofit Management program. Many answers can also be found in our online Support Center.