Get the training you need to lead and manage marketing and communication strategies for nonprofits. You will gain knowledge and skills in marketing, communication, public relations and social media for the nonprofit sector.
Nonprofit Management Institute
Nonprofit Marketing and Strategic Communications Certificate
4 courses
for this certificate
100% virtual
through Zoom and online assignments
$949
cost for the program
Nonprofit Marketing and Strategic Communications Certificate
Are you looking for a certificate to help you better manage your organization's marketing needs and social media strategy? If so, the Nonprofit Marketing and Strategic Communications Certificate is for you.
The Strategic Communications and Nonprofit Marketing Certificate is a program of distinction for individuals who wish to gain additional knowledge and skills in marketing, communication, public relations and social media within the nonprofit sector. Course content is sharply focused to include the most relevant topics needed to lead and manage marketing and communication strategies for nonprofit organizations and offers the individual a deeply engaging and robust experience.
Established experts noted for their professional skill and topic expertise guide each course. Additionally, course colleagues enrolled in the nonprofit marketing certificate program, share best practices and offer guidance and support through an interactive, adult-learning environment.
A hallmark of this certificate and its content is the premium placed on immediate and usable knowledge. Proven marketing and communication tools are offered in accessible ways within these courses, and provide participants the opportunity to strengthen their essential communications skills, enabling them to be more successful in their nonprofit sector work.
Required courses
Format and cost
This certificate is achieved by completing four individual courses. Two require approximately 16-20 hours of study time over each two-week course. The remaining two are one-week programs with 8-10 hours of study time each.
After registering for the certificate, Nonprofit Management Institute staff will work to help you tailor a course schedule that ensures the most effective progress toward your certificate goal and that best fits your schedule. Participants have a total of three years from initial registration to meet the full certificate requirements.
You may register in advance for the full certificate or on a per-course basis.
Full certificate cost
With Early Bird discounts: $949
Without discounts: $1,096
Individual course costs
Early Bird pricing:
- NMI 105 and NMI 112: $359
- NMI 142 and NMI 230: $119
- Ends two weeks prior to course start.
Regular prices:
- NMI 105 and NMI 112: $399
- NMI 142 and NMI 230: $149
Register for full certificate
| Title | Program date | Course delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Nonprofit Marketing & Strategic Communications Certificate (Next Start Date: 1/27/25) | Fully online (with live Zoom sessions) |
Register for individual courses
| Title | Program date | Course delivery | Qualifies for certificate(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMI 230: Tell Your Story Boot Camp (January 2025) | - | Fully online (with live Zoom sessions) | Nonprofit Marketing and Strategic Communications Certificate |
| NMI 142: Communicating with Purpose (February 2025) | - | Fully online (with live Zoom sessions) | Nonprofit Marketing and Strategic Communications Certificate, Optimizing Human Resource Strategies in Nonprofits Certificate |
| NMI 105: High Impact Leadership (March 2025) | - | Fully online (with live Zoom sessions) | Nonprofit Management Certificate, Nonprofit Marketing and Strategic Communications Certificate, Nonprofit Operations and Program Impact Certificate |
| NMI 112: Emerging Marketing & Social Media Strategies (April 2025) | - | Fully online (with live Zoom sessions) | Nonprofit Management Certificate, Nonprofit Marketing and Strategic Communications Certificate |
| NMI 105: High Impact Leadership (June 2025) | - | Fully online (with live Zoom sessions) | Nonprofit Management Certificate, Nonprofit Marketing and Strategic Communications Certificate, Nonprofit Operations and Program Impact Certificate |
| NMI 230: Tell Your Story Boot Camp (July 2025) | - | Fully online (with live Zoom sessions) | Nonprofit Marketing and Strategic Communications Certificate |
| NMI 142: Communicating with Purpose (August 2025) | - | Fully online (with live Zoom sessions) | Nonprofit Marketing and Strategic Communications Certificate, Optimizing Human Resource Strategies in Nonprofits Certificate |
| NMI 105: High Impact Leadership (September 2025) | - | Fully online (with live Zoom sessions) | Nonprofit Management Certificate, Nonprofit Marketing and Strategic Communications Certificate, Nonprofit Operations and Program Impact Certificate |
| NMI 112: Emerging Marketing & Social Media Strategies (October 2025) | - | Fully online (with live Zoom sessions) | Nonprofit Management Certificate, Nonprofit Marketing and Strategic Communications Certificate |
Flexible online learning
The ASU Lodestar Center's Nonprofit Management Institute offers courses in an interactive online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.
Program contact information
If you have questions related to this program, please complete an interest form and a program manager will get in touch with you directly.