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A non-profit professional speaks to supporters at an event.

 

Format

8 required courses, plus 2 optional courses (150 hours)

Delivery

Online | Learn more

Duration

Complete in 1 year, or up to 3 years

Cost

Courses start at $399

Non-profit management is the strategic planning, coordination and implementation of non-profit initiatives including outreach campaigns, events, fundraising and public relations.

Nearly two million people work at more than 170,000 charities and non-profit organizations in Canada. Our Non-profit Management Extension Certificate program has the up-to-date skills and knowledge needed to meet the unique challenges of this important sector.

Online courses led by experienced professionals give you a deep understanding of the non-profit sector. Develop relevant skills that you can apply right away to your workplace or volunteer role. Learn communication strategies for building successful partnerships and alliances.

Areas of focus include: leadership skills for non-profit managers, financial management skills, volunteer management, marketing, ethics, government relations, fundraising, legal requirements and board governance.

These flexible, focused courses are taught by non-profit professionals who work and teach in their fields of expertise. From developing a public relations plan to exploring risk management processes, target the practical skills and current content relevant to the goals you want to achieve.

 

Highlights and benefits

Earn a recognized credential | Enhance your career prospects

Enhance your life | Develop your personal and professional skills

Real-world knowledge | Learn from experienced industry professionals

Gain hands-on experience | Demonstrate workplace competencies to potential employers

Online delivery | Enjoy the flexibility of online learning and complete this program from anywhere

 

Course schedule by semester

Required courses Fall
(Sept. - Dec.)
Winter
(Jan. - April)
Spring/Summer
(May - Aug.)
Introduction to Non-profit Management
Keys to Managing Non-profit Organizations I: Strategic Management
Program Planning and Evaluation for the Non-profit Sector  
Board Governance in the Non-profit sector
Fund Development and Corporate Philanthropy  
Ethical Issues in the Non-profit Sector  
Law for the Non-profit Sector  
Introduction to Volunteerism  
Optional Courses
Introduction to Non-profit Management
Keys to Managing Non-profit Organizations I: Strategic Management  
Program Planning and Evaluation for the Non-profit Sector

This schedule is subject to change. Courses start on various dates within each semester. Fall schedule and registration is available in June; Winter schedule and registration is available in November; and Spring/Summer schedule and registration is available in March.

 

 

Additional Details

Funding opportunities

This program qualifies for the Canada-Alberta Job Grant and other funding opportunities. Learn more.

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Have a question about our programs or need help with course registration? Call or email us:

403.440.6875 or 1.866.775.2673
conted@mtroyal.ca

               

 

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