Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Series
Build Your Nonprofit Leadership Skills
The Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Series provides a comprehensive professional development opportunity for individuals aiming to enhance their leadership skills in the nonprofit sector. This live, online series is designed to offer actionable insights and strategies that participants can immediately implement in their organizations.
To earn the Nonprofit Leadership Certificate, participants must complete four core courses within a two-year timeframe. After finishing each course, participants will receive a digital badge that highlights their achievement and the knowledge they have acquired. Once all four core courses are completed, participants will be awarded a final digital badge of completion, signifying their expertise in nonprofit leadership.
Learn more about digital badges here.
In addition to the core courses, supplemental courses will be available to explore specialized topics, allowing participants to expand their knowledge. These supplemental courses will be introduced over time, providing ongoing learning and engagement opportunities.
Participants can take courses in any order, allowing nonprofit leaders and staff members to customize their learning experience to meet their needs and goals.
Scholarship Information
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, in partnership with the Eau Claire Community Foundation, Royal Credit Union, and the Pablo Foundation, is dedicated to strengthening local nonprofit organizations. A limited number of scholarships will be awarded to qualifying nonprofits to participate in UW-Eau Claire’s Continuing Education Nonprofit Leadership Series Courses.
See specific program pages for scholarship information.
Core (required) Classes for the Certificate:
Programs in Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Series
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Building Lived Experience Leadership
Eau Claire
This workshop explores the strategic integration of lived experience into leadership roles. Participants will learn how to incorporate individuals with lived experience into decision-making processes, driving organizational effectiveness.
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Nonprofit Leadership: Create and Maintain High-Functioning Boards
Online
Engaged boards are crucial to nonprofit success, offering leadership and strategic guidance to drive mission achievement. Learn how to recruit, orient, and retain board members while fostering strong relationships.
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Nonprofit Leadership: Financial Management and Reporting
Online
Strengthen your nonprofit’s financial foundation. This workshop covers budgeting, internal controls, financial reporting, audits, and navigating tax and regulatory issues to help your organization operate effectively and transparently.
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Nonprofit Leadership: Fund Development
Online
Successful fundraising is critical and nonprofit leaders are increasingly challenged to raise the funding they need to achieve their missions. This session will give you the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in reaching your goals.
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Nonprofit Leadership: Strategic Planning for Success
Online
This interactive program guides nonprofit leaders through practical, personalized strategic planning with tools, reflection, and actionable steps for success.