Certificates

This certificate is comprised of three unique courses that provide orientation to nonprofit structure and governance, address the unique challenges and rewards of working in this sector, examine the role that fundraising and grant-seeking play in the financial sustainability of organizations, and offer advice for thriving in your nonprofit career. The courses are:

• What is a Nonprofit?
• How Nonprofits Raise Money
• Succeeding in Your Nonprofit Career

https://ready.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/curriculum/e424969d-0e48-4566-988f-c259628aad0c - Nonprofitready.org 

This certificate is comprised of three courses that provide an overview of nonprofit fundraising, focus on the importance of major donors, and examine the four unique stages of the cycle of fundraising development. The courses are:

1. What is Nonprofit Fundraising?
2. Identifying and Cultivating Donors
3. Soliciting and Stewarding Donors

https://ready.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/curriculum/0a417fb2-7950-4cff-a08c-e796fbdf8f17 - Nonprofitready.org 

This certificate program is designed for people new to a marketing role or that just want a better understanding of marketing. This program was co-developed with Kivi Leroux-Miller of Nonprofit Marketing Guide.

It is comprised of three courses and an exam:

• Introduction to Nonprofit Marketing
• Creating a Marketing Plan
• Implementing Marketing Campaigns
• Marketing Essentials Exam

https://ready.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/curriculum/933756bb-8855-43fe-b9e0-70adfdbccaee - Nonprofitready.org  

This certificate is primarily designed for United States-based nonprofits; it contains information applicable to nonprofit organizations in other world areas. The three courses provide an overview of the grant-seeking process, focus on the importance of a grant proposal, and examine the four unique stages of the grant-seeking cycle. The courses are:

1. What Is Grant Seeking?
2. Identifying & Cultivating Grantors
3. Soliciting & Stewarding Grantors

https://ready.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/curriculum/201a4870-ec23-47f8-965d-3783302df244 - Nonprofitready.org  

Earning this certificate, you will learn why the number one priority for any nonprofit should be financial stability - because if there is no money, there can be no mission.  You will learn what constitutes the full cost of operating your nonprofit as well as how common financial statements can be used to both determine your financial stability and improve your financial viability. This certificate program, co-developed with David Greco of Social Sector Partners, is designed for anyone who operates a nonprofit or who would like to learn the basics of nonprofit financial management. While the content is written for U.S. nonprofits the principles are relevant worldwide.

https://ready.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/curriculum/4975cd68-90f4-44c1-af52-786bbea5b038 - Nonprofitready.org  

Earning this certificate, you will learn the importance of a board to a nonprofit, types of boards, responsibilities associated with various board roles and committees, effective collaboration between the board and nonprofit staff, the value of a diverse and inclusive board and some of the more common rewards and challenges of board service.  In addition, you will be able to assess your readiness to serve on a board.

https://ready.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/curriculum/4975cd68-90f4-44c1-af52-786bbea5b038 - Nonprofitready.org  

The curriculum is structured so that courses are completed in order. Once done, you can take the certificate exam. A passing score of 80% is required to obtain the certificate. 

Students have the ability to earn a Big Dog Certificate by completing the following. 

- Successful Completion of 6 Courses in Nonprofit Management 

- Participation in 2 full semesters of the Big Dog Endowment