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NONPROFIT PROGRAMS AT UWPCE

If you’re interested in advancing a worthy cause, the nonprofit sector offers a world of opportunity. Whether you’re looking to get your start in nonprofits or advance your mission-driven career, UW Professional & Continuing Education offers certificates and specializations you can take in any order to fit your interests and experience.

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Specialization in Budgeting & Finance for Nonprofits

Prepare for your nonprofit’s healthy financial future. In just 14 weeks, you’ll cover financial planning, budget development, compliance and other business challenges in the nonprofit niche.

Key Skills
  • Financial statements
  • Fund accounting
  • Grant management and compliance
  • Nonprofit tax regulations  
  • Revenue accounting
Designed For

Anyone new to nonprofit budgeting and finance — including experienced financial professionals who want to understand how nonprofit finances differ from the corporate world.

Prep for Roles Like
  • Development director
  • Operations manager
  • Executive director or board president

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Specialization in Grant Management

Your 12-week deep dive into grant management. Develop skills to navigate the full grant life cycle — from pre-award preparation to post-award financial reporting and contract compliance.

Key Skills
  • Grant terminology
  • Compliance risk management
  • Grant monitoring 
  • Stakeholder communications 
  • Subawards and closeout management
Designed For

Nonprofit, education and health care sector professionals who want to build their skills in grant management, as well as anyone who wants to get started in the field.

Prep for Roles Like
  • Contracts and grants specialist
  • Grants manager or grant writer
  • Executive director

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Specialization in Grant Writing

Learn what it takes to craft a competitive grant proposal, backed by research, storytelling and measurable objectives. Plus, get expert insights about grantmaking strategies and emerging trends.

Key Skills
  • Grant applications
  • Case statements and prewriting
  • Prospect research
  • Storytelling and strategy
  • Stewardship
Designed For

Anyone who wants to get their start in grant writing, or experienced grant writers who want to advance their skills.

Prep for Roles Like
  • Grant writer
  • Grants or program manager
  • Executive director

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Certificate in Fundraising Management

Take a deep dive into all things fundraising. Learn to build lasting relationships with donors and explore data-driven campaigns, events, advocacy, corporate and legacy giving, and more.

Courses
  • Fundraising Frameworks
  • Building Sustainable Funding
  • Advanced Fundraising Strategies & Launching Your Career
Designed For

Entry-level fundraisers, aspiring or new development directors, executive directors, board members and presidents.

Prep for Roles Like

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Certificate in Nonprofit Management

Explore your identity as a nonprofit leader. Advance your nonprofit knowledge across a range of topics, including operations, fundraising, communications and strategy.

Courses
  • Management & Operations in the Nonprofit Sector
  • Leadership & Strategy in the Nonprofit Sector
  • Fundraising & Communications in the Nonprofit Sector
Designed For

Anyone who wants to be part of a nonprofit organization, including those seeking entry-level staff roles, board members or seasoned professionals who want more formal education about the nonprofit industry.

Prep for Roles Like
  • Fundraiser
  • Program director or manager
  • Executive director or board member

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Certificate in Museum Studies Foundations

Elevate your appreciation for how cultural venues help people discover more about the world and one another. Plus, learn about different job roles at various museums, institutions and similar venues.

Courses
  • Introduction to Museum Theory & Practice
  • Collections Management & Exhibition Development
  • Education & Engaging Community
Designed For

Anyone who wants to work or volunteer in museums and other institutions, or professionals who want more formal education in the field.

Prep for Roles Like
  • Museum administrator
  • Exhibition designer

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