Nonprofit Leadership
Why choose Nonprofit Leadership?
- Whether you are new to a nonprofit organization or looking to advance, this certificate will prepare you to make your nonprofit more effective.
- Develop the skills to help lead your nonprofit organization effectively.
- Focuses on leading people within an organization toward strategic goals, through staffing changes, or in directing finances, processes, and procedures.
- Coursework is flexible to meet the varied needs of nonprofits and nonprofit leaders.
Program Locations
Stevens Point Downtown Campus
1001 Centerpoint Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Delivery:
Hybrid/Blended
Evening
Part-Time
Varying Class Schedule
Length of Program: 9 months
Credits: 9.4
Start Dates: Fall and Spring
What You'll Learn
Outcomes
- Evaluate the principles of nonprofit leadership, governance, and planning.
- Apply financial management principles.
- Demonstrate effective team collaboration techniques.
Technical Standards
Students in this program should be able to meet its specific technical standards. These are the essential skills and abilities needed to be successful in the program, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is important to review and understand these standards before applying to the program.
View Technical Standards For This Program
Employability Skills
- Behave Responsibly: Ethical Behavior, Self-Responsibility, Conflict Resolution, Collaboration
- Communicate Effectively: Writing, Technical Documentation, Listening, Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Reading
- Critical & Creative Thinking: Inquiry, Evidence Collection, Analysis, Reasoning, Reflection (Metacognition)
- Cultural, Social, & Global Awareness: Global Awareness, Social & Cultural Awareness, Social Responsibility
- Use Appropriate Technology: Use of Technology, Confidentiality, Security, Digital Civility
Learn more about employability skills at Mid-State.
Estimated Entire Certificate Cost
Cost based on the 2024/25 academic year.
- Tuition & Fees: $1,472.23
- Books: $724.54
- Supplies, Uniforms, and/or Exams: $0
- Total Estimated Cost: $2,196.77
Financial Aid Eligibility
This program is NOT eligible for Financial Aid. Explore other ways to help pay for college.
Cost of Attendance
Learn more about Cost of Attendance, an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses a student can expect to incur while attending.
Nonprofit Leadership Institute
Financial Management Module (select one):
Interpersonal Leadership Module (select one):
- Conflict Resolution -or- Leadership Development -or- Team Building & Problem Solving -or- Supervision
Organizational Excellence Module (select one):
Instructors
Careers
Fast-Track
High school students are eligible to enroll in this program and all courses required. Learn more about Mid-State Fast-Track.
Take the Next Step
“The instructors are great. They are encouraging and always want to see their students succeed—they’re proud when they see students achieving their goals.”
JODILYNN FEIT
GRADUATE
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