Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management

Graduate

Enrollment begins Spring 2026.

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Advance your career and amplify your impact

Simmons University’s Nonprofit Management Certificate builds the leadership, financial, and fundraising skills you need to excel in mission-driven organizations and take your career in the nonprofit sector to the next level.

Why study nonprofit management?

At Simmons, you’ll gain the leadership, financial, and strategic skills to make a lasting impact in mission-driven organizations.

You’ll learn from experienced faculty and a community of changemakers who share your passion for creating positive, sustainable change

Build the expertise today’s nonprofits need

The Nonprofit Management Certificate at Simmons will prepare you to:

  • Lead teams, boards, and organizations with confidence and purpose
  • Understand budgeting, accounting, and strategic financial planning
  • Align programs and resources to maximize impact
  • Engage stakeholders and partners to advance your mission

Where the Nonprofit Management Certificate can take your career

The certificate will allow you to thrive, enabling you to:

  • Step into leadership roles such as program director, executive director, or department manager.
  • Build strong donor relationships and develop effective fundraising strategies.
  • Oversee programs and teams with enhanced financial and organizational insight.
  • Launch or expand your own nonprofit to meet community needs.
  • Influence policy, funding priorities, and organizational direction.
  • Pursue roles in grant management, community engagement, or nonprofit consulting.

MSMG 430: Leading and Managing an Effective Nonprofit Organization (3 credits) 

MSMG 431: Financial Management, Accounting, and Strategy in Nonprofit Organizations (3 credits) 

MSMG 432: Philanthropy and Fundraising in the Nonprofit Sector (3 credits) 

MSMG 5XX: Applied Learning Project (3 credits)