Nonprofit Management Extension Certificate
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E-mail: cebusiness@mtroyal.ca
Information: 403.440.6013 or toll-free 1.888.392.3655
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Required Courses | Optional Courses | Student Testimonials| Nonprofit Career Booklet
| NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT SCHEDULE |
| Required Courses |
Spring'10
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Fall'10
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Winter'11
(Jan.-April) |
| Introduction to Nonprofit Management |
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| Keys to Managing Nonprofit Organization Strategic Management |
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| Board Governance in the Nonprofit Sector |
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| Introduction to Voluntarism in the Nonprofit Sector |
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| Program Planning & Evaluation for the Nonprofit Sector |
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| Ethical Issues in the Nonprofit Sector |
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| Law for the Nonprofit Sector |
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| Fund Development & Corporate Philanthropy |
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| Optional Courses (choose 2 of 3) |
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| Marketing & Public Relations in the Nonprofit Sector |
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| Keys to Managing Nonprofit Organizations II: Roles & Relationships |
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| Keys to Managing Nonprofit Organizations III: Emerging Trends |
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| The above schedule is subject to change. Courses start on various dates within each semester. |
Gain a thorough understanding of the nonprofit sector and board governance in Canada, and discover strategies for building successful partnerships and alliances. Learn from experienced nonprofit professionals and acquire relevant skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace.
There are approximately 150,000 charities and nonprofit organizations in Canada employing nearly a million people. These nonprofit organizations have a significant impact on our communities and our economy, and those employed in the sector have a strong need for skills to meet its unique challenges.
Earn Credit Toward a Degree/Diploma
Certain Extension Certificates have been developed in cooperation with Mount Royal University credit faculties. These certificates have components which are transferable into various diplomas, applied degrees and degrees, provided applicants achieve the minimum required grade in the course(s) and meet the entrance requirements for the degree. Please see credit program websites for diploma, applied degree or degree entrance requirements. For more information on transfer credit please contact Business Education & Training at cebusiness@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6013.
Requirements
We strongly recommend completion of Introduction to Nonprofit Management prior to registering in any other courses in the program.
Earning Your Nonprofit Management Certificate
Complete the eight required courses (120 hours) and two of three optional courses (30 hours) listed in the schedule above. The Nonprofit Management program may be completed within one year or extended over three years. You may also register in individual courses provided you meet prerequisites.
Career Outlook
Successful completion of the Nonprofit Management Certificate will be of benefit if you are currently in an entry- to mid-level position in a nonprofit or if you are seeking a career in the nonprofit sector.
Nonprofit Sector Facts
- The nonprofit sector is growing. According to Statistics Canada's Satellite Account of Nonprofit Institutions and Volunteering, economic activity in the core nonprofit sector grew faster than the economy as a whole from 1997-2005.
- Canada's nonprofit sector is the 2nd largest in the world. Across Canada, nearly 1.2 million people do paid work in the nonprofit sector - over 7% of the overall Canadian workforce.
- The nonprofit workforce is well-educated. 7 out of 10 nonprofit sector employees have completed post-secondary education.
Required Courses
Introduction to Nonprofit Management
Nonprofit organizations make a significant contribution to our communities and to our economy. Explore the history, magnitude, issues, trends and challenges that affect the sector, with emphasis on leadership and management skills.
| Subject code: XNPC 20008 |
15 Hours. Fee: $295 |
| CRN 50173 |
Online Learning |
May 1-29 |
Keys to Managing Nonprofit Organizations I: Strategic Management
Examine the fundamentals of strategic management and explore various approaches to strategic planning. Analyze the impact of your organization’s mission and vision when developing and meeting long-term objectives. Gain an understanding of the role of organizational leadership, culture, complexity and mobilizing resources for change.
| Subject code: XNPC 20009 |
This course will be offered in Fall 2010. |
Program Planning & Evaluation for the Nonprofit Sector
Explore program planning and assessment principles currently used in the nonprofit sector. Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to create new programs and initiatives in a nonprofit organization by creating a plan for a new program from the research stage through evaluation.
Required course materials: Field Guide to Nonprofit Program Design, Marketing and Evaluation, approx. $45+GST at the BookStore.
| Subject code: XNPC 20012 |
This course will be offered in Fall 2010 |
Introduction to Voluntarism in the Nonprofit Sector
Volunteers donate over one billion hours to charities each year, a value of over $14 billion to Canada’s economy. It is imperative for nonprofit organizations to manage this valuable resource effectively. Find out how to plan an effective volunteer program, motivate volunteers, provide meaningful volunteer job development, and recruit, select and train volunteers.
Great News: Mount Royal University Continuing Education is pleased to announce that a donor has agreed to subsidize a portion of students' course fees for Introduction to Voluntarism in the Nonprofit Sector. To be eligible, students must successfully complete the course with a final grade of C- or higher. The amount of individual subsidies will depend on the number of students who successfully complete the course. Please call 403.440.6013 for further information.
| Subject code: XNPC 20011 |
This course will be offered in Fall 2010 |
Board Governance in the Nonprofit Sector
To govern well, boards must understand their work and develop effective, well-thought-out processes that keep the board focused on its work while respecting the roles and responsibilities of the organization’s staff. Examine these issues and investigate various board models and structures, roles of external stakeholders and board fiduciary responsibilities.
| Subject code XNPC 20010 |
15 Hours. Fee: $295 |
| CRN 30633 |
Online Learning |
March 17-April 14 |
Fund Development & Corporate Philanthropy
Look at fundraising from both a nonprofit and a private sector perspective. From the nonprofit perspective, discuss how to raise funds. On the corporate side, discuss how to create programs that provide funding.
| Subject code: XNPC 20015 |
15 Hours. Fee: $295 |
| CRN 30428 |
Online Learning |
April 1-29 |
Ethical Issues in the Nonprofit Sector
Ethics-based decision making is critical to the long-term success of a nonprofit organization. Explore various ways to approach ethical issues and different ethical decision-making tactics that can be applied to a nonprofit organization, helping to ensure its success.
| Subject code: XNPC 20013 |
15 Hours. Fee: $295 |
| CRN 50421 |
Online Learning |
June 2-30 |
Law for the Nonprofit Sector
It is vital that nonprofit managers understand the legal responsibilities of the organization. Examine a broad range of legal issues, including the laws of trust, contract law, tax law, and human resource laws. Explore a risk management process that has direct application to nonprofit organizations.
| Subject code: XNPC 20014 |
15 Hours. Fee: $295 |
| CRN 50246 |
Online Learning |
May 3-31 |
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Optional Courses
(Choose 2 of 3)
Marketing & Public Relations in the Nonprofit Sector
Gain insight into marketing and public relations as they relate to the goals and objectives of nonprofit organizations. This course provides opportunities for networking and small group discussion, and you are expected to develop a marketing and public relations plan for a nonprofit organization.
| Subject code: XNPC 20007 |
This course will be offered in Fall 2010. |
Keys to Managing Nonprofit Organizations II: Roles & Relationships
Examine the management functions in nonprofit organizations and identify different strategies for managing them. Learn to recognize the importance of major stakeholders and how to maintain relationships with them and discover the role of transaction and exchange when managing stakeholders.
Recommended: Keys to Managing Nonprofit Organizations I
| Subject code: XNPC 20016 |
15 Hours. Fee: $295+GST |
| CRN 30857 |
Online Learning |
March 11-April 8 |
Keys to Managing Nonprofit Organizations III: Emerging Trends
Examine emerging issues and trends in strategic management that are applicable to the nonprofit sector. Learn how to apply these trends to your organization. Analyze the connections between mission, relationships, functions and tactics as they apply to strategic management.
Recommended: Keys to Managing Nonprofit Organizations I & II
| Subject code: XNPC 20017 |
15 Hours. Fee: $295+GST |
| CRN 50305 |
Online Learning |
May 21-June 18 |
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Student Testimonials
"I want to thank our instructor for instructing a wonderful class! I really enjoyed it and I know everyone in the class shares my sentiments. It's always enjoyable when the class participates actively and the instructor definitely has a knack for engaging everyone! I hope our paths will cross again soon!"
Kari Streelasky, Development Associate, Corporate Giving, Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation
"I liked the instructor's sense of humour, stories about fundraising and respect for students."
Overview of Nonprofit Management Student
"Personal examples, guest speakers and sharing of what is going on in the industry."
Overview of Nonprofit Management Student
"The instructor! He brought his professional insights to us each week, giving us information that is not found in a textbook."
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