The not-for-profit sector is dynamic and provides unique opportunities and challenges for managers. It needs leaders who are passionate about activism, ministry and positive social change through the management of people and processes. The Not-For-Profit Management certificate at Redeemer prepares you to think critically about how to reflect Christ in not-for-profit program planning, fundraising, partnership-building and volunteer engagement.
A certificate is earned upon the completion of four courses. Two are required: NFP-330 (which must be taken first) and NFP-466. Students can pick any two of the remaining four courses to earn their certificate. An advanced certificate will be granted to those who complete all six.
Course schedule in 2025:
Every term: Not-For-Profit Management (NFP 330)
January 2025: Social and Behavioural Marketing (NFP-365)
May 2025: Social Enterprise (NFP 462); Development and Fundraising (NFP-337)
September 2025: Not-For-Profit Strategy (NFP-466); Financial Management for Not-For-Profits (NFP-420)
Discover the unique management dilemmas posed by the not-for-profit—or voluntary—sector, including faith-based organizations. Learn to make effective decisions about strategic planning; financial and risk management; recruiting, training, motivating, and managing human resources; marketing and communications to the variety of stakeholders served; program evaluation; and governance.
Explore the spirituality of philanthropy, the psychology of donor behaviour and the best practices in donor-centred fundraising. Translate knowledge about major gifts, planned giving, direct response fundraising, grants, and corporate fundraising into an understanding of donor development and retention.
Discover how to craft marketing campaigns for not-for-profit organizations that influence social change. Understanding the steps in the marketing planning process will enable you to focus your marketing plan; select the target audiences; establish behavioural change objectives; and determine what it will take to influence others.
Discover how financial management skills are essential to make stewardly decisions in not-for-profit organizations. Learn how to develop budgets, analyze financial statements, establish accountability mechanisms to protect the organization’s resources, and evaluate the sustainability of programs.
Discover how to design and launch a social enterprise. Become an agent of change in your community as you recognize socially innovative opportunities, develop structures, and raise funding. Measure the impact of your sustainable social venture.
Develop strategies to address a community’s needs, improve organizational performance, and build capacity for NFP organizations. Examine and critically evaluate strategy development and the practice of discernment in times of decision-making and organizational transition. Build capacity in leadership, programs, and resources in order to maintain relevance to your mission.
