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Nonprofit Leadership Certificates

Unlock Your Inner Innovator: Become a Strategic Nonprofit Leader.

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Lynchburg's Nonprofit Management Certificate 

The Nonprofit Management Certificate program at the University of Lynchburg equips you with essential leadership and management skills tailored for the nonprofit sector. You’ll delve into key areas such as leadership principles, including effective board management and staff engagement; financial management, including budget analysis and understanding nonprofit financial statements; and strategic evaluation, including analyzing the 990 nonprofit tax form for financial efficacy.


This online program is designed for professionals and students eager to enhance their ability to lead nonprofit organizations successfully. By the end of the program, you'll be ready to apply innovative strategies to achieve organizational goals and missions, bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and practical, impactful outcomes in the nonprofit sector

  • No GRE required.
  • Complete in 1 semester
  • No application fee.
  • 100% online.

Lynchburg's Nonprofit Marketing and Fundraising Certificate

The Nonprofit Marketing and Fundraising Certificate program at the University of Lynchburg equips you with essential skills in strategic marketing and fundraising tailored for the nonprofit sector. You’ll delve into core areas such as creating crisis communication plans, analyzing and improving social media strategies, and enhancing conflict-management skills. You'll also learn how to market your nonprofit effectively through social media and gain a thorough understanding of the grant writing and fundraising processes.


This online program is designed for professionals and students eager to boost their expertise in nonprofit marketing and fundraising. By the end of the program, you'll be ready to apply innovative strategies to achieve organizational goals and missions, bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and practical, impactful outcomes.

  • No GRE required.
  • Complete in 1 semester
  • No application fee.
  • 100% online.

Elevate your nonprofit career with the University of Lynchburg's specialized online certificate programs. Our Nonprofit Management Certificate empowers you with essential leadership skills, strategic board management techniques, and financial expertise to drive your organization towards success. Complementing this, our Nonprofit Marketing and Fundraising Certificate hones your ability to create effective marketing campaigns, manage crisis communications, leverage social media, and master grant writing and fundraising processes. Both programs integrate cutting-edge theory with practical application, ensuring you're equipped to make a tangible impact.


Plus, these certificates can be applied towards earning a Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership. Invest in your professional growth and lead your nonprofit to new heights

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Unlock your potential as a leader, manager, and innovator with the University of Lynchburg's Nonprofit Leadership Certificates.

These comprehensive certificates provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to lead organizations in the nonprofit sector.

  • Strategic communications and public relations — Strengthen your nonprofit's voice in the community and learn how to effectively communicate with your target audience.
  • Leading in a digital environment — Gain the skills necessary to lead and manage staff and boards, and organize volunteer groups in a constantly-changing world. 
  • Fundraising and grant writing Learn best practices for fundraising and grant writing, and the skills to develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy to secure the financial support your nonprofit needs. 
  • Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership: Looking to go further and develop more skills? The Nonprofit Management and Nonprofit Fundraising and Marketing certificates can count towards the completion of the Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership

Nonprofit Career Outlook

Over the next decade, the nonprofit sector is expected to continue to grow, and jobs in this sector will become increasingly important and sought after. With a multitude of opportunities available, the nonprofit sector is definitely a great career choice for those looking to make a difference.

Fundraisers:

  • Growth: +11% (much faster than average)
  • Average salary: $60,660

Public Relations and Fundraising Managers:

  • Growth: +8% (faster than average)
  • Average salary: $119,860

Technical Writer (includes grant writing):

  • Growth: +6% (average)
  • Average salary: $78,060

Social and Community Service Managers:

  • Growth: +12% (much faster than average)
  • Average salary: $74,000

This program covers every aspect of nonprofit management. That may feel intimidating at times, but I would encourage you to lean in and welcome that vulnerability, because those are the times in which you learn the most.

Rachel Covington, MA ’20

Co-Owner, Hawthorne & Jade Design Co.

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