OneOC’s Nonprofit Management Certificate is a 6-module comprehensive training program designed to prepare you with the practical knowledge and skills needed to support the sustainability of a nonprofit organization.
In this certificate, you will explore the key concepts in nonprofit management including leadership, fundraising, board development, financial management, program development, operations, project management, marketing, and organizational strategy. Facilitated by nonprofit Senior Directors & Executives with decades of on-the-ground experience, this certificate will equip you with the tools needed for a successful career in nonprofit.
Succeeding in Nonprofit Management: Thursday, 10/2/2025
Trainer: Tim Strauch
Leading a nonprofit requires a wide variety of skills. This course serves as an introduction to a career in nonprofit management and covers the fundamentals and general leading practices for being successful in a nonprofit organization. You will learn about the common challenges nonprofit leaders and professionals face as well as the major areas of responsibility for a career in the nonprofit sector.
Organizational Strategy & Planning: Thursday, 10/9/2025
Trainer: Robert Coleman
Understand the major areas of responsibility for nonprofit leaders including organizational strategy, leading staff & volunteers, managing budgets, fundraising, program development, board governance and more. A nonprofit’s strategy is a critical factor of whether it will be successful. Although nonprofits are not concerned with maximizing shareholder value, establishing effective organizational strategies is the key to a nonprofit’s ability to effectively deliver on its mission. A Nonprofit’s strategies determine how they will execute their programs and services in order to achieve the overall vision of the organization. Establishing your strategy will help your nonprofit achieve its goals and take steps towards meaningful impact.
Program Development & Management: Thursday, 10/16/2025
In nonprofits, our programs are the heart of the organizations’ vision and mission, which drive our passion and priorities. In order to be successful, program directors and managers need the time and skills to identify the peaks and valleys of a program’s cycle. This course is essential for those new to the nonprofit sector, newly appointed directors or managers, and those looking to revitalize their program’s goals and purpose as it relates to the mission.
Fund Development & Promotion in Nonprofits: Thursday, 10/23/2025
Fundraising is one of, if not the most important activities in a nonprofit organization. In order to finance programs and services, fundraising is an essential component of how nonprofits remain financially sustainable. In this comprehensive training, you will learn about the fundraising pyramid, learn the elements of an effective fundraising strategy, and gain the essential knowledge and skills you will need as you engage in fundraising in a career in nonprofit leadership.
Financial Management in Nonprofits: Thursday, 10/30/2025
Trainer: Annamarie Licina
The finances of an organization can be mystifying and inaccessible to nonprofit professionals who have not had an opportunity to obtain an orientation to the fundamentals of finance. In this course you will learn to understand basic financial terms and definitions, understand how to analyze financial statements, build budgets, as well as understand true program costs. This training will help understand the finances of your organization and prepare you for a future role in nonprofit management.
Leading Volunteer Groups: Thursday, 11/6/2025
Trainer: Elisa Cirrito
Effectively leading volunteers is an essential skill for any nonprofit leader. In this session, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how volunteers are involved in the nonprofit sector, as well as how to exercise leadership best practices to keep volunteers excited, engaged and retained. You will learn about the different types of volunteer roles in a nonprofit organization with specific attention given to the role of board members and the relationship between the board and nonprofit leadership.