Nonprofit leadership training that drives results
The Nonprofit Management certificate (NPMGT) gives you the tools and framework needed to meet the increasing challenges facing the nonprofit sector today. The transcriptable certificate has been earned by UW graduate students from across the University’s colleges and schools and provides the opportunity to develop management and leadership skills to be successful in nonprofit, philanthropic, and social sector organizations.
Requirements
The program provides students with fundamental knowledge of the nonprofit sector through one core course and four elective courses:
- PUBPOL 550 Managing Nonprofit and Philanthropic Organizations (AUT, 4 credits) addresses management and policy challenges in nonprofit and philanthropic organizations, emphasizing the environment within which nonprofit work is performed, distinctive characteristics of nonprofits, legal requirements, cultural values, and leadership.
- Four elective courses (totaling 12-16 credits) in management, leadership, or policy analysis that broaden the basic knowledge base for nonprofit management. At least two electives must be taken within the Evans School.
- A portfolio and paper developed by each student and due at program completion reflects upon the key learning experiences of the certificate.
Completion of the Nonprofit Management certificate will be acknowledged on the student’s official UW transcript.
Students are encouraged to review the UW Graduate School policies on certificate programs.
Eligibility and Admissions
Current UW graduate students who have completed at least one quarter with a minimum 3.0 GPA are eligible to apply. For most master’s degree students, the certificate coursework is taken across one academic year alongside coursework in their degree granting department; coursework may also be completed over multiple years.
To apply for the certificate, please email the following materials as a single PDF to evansuw@uw.edu. Put NPMGT Application_Last Name in the subject of your email.
- A short letter of application introducing yourself, your academic program at UW, your background, areas of interest, professional and academic experience, future professional goals, and interest in the certificate.
- A current resume listing both educational and professional experience.
- University of Washington transcript (unofficial is fine; minimum GPA 3.0).
Questions? Contact evansuw@uw.edu.