Gain additional knowledge and skills in operational leadership, program impact and evaluation, developing volunteers, purposeful communication and more.
Nonprofit Management Institute
Nonprofit Operations and Program Impact Certificate
4 courses
for this certificate
100% virtual
through Zoom and online assignments
$1,159
cost for the program
Nonprofit Operations and Program Impact Certificate
Are you looking for a certificate to help you better manage your nonprofit and your day-to-day operations? If so, the Nonprofit Operations and Program Impact Certificate is for you.
This is a certificate of distinction for individuals who wish to gain additional knowledge and skills in operational leadership, program impact and evaluation, developing volunteers, purposeful communication and more! Course content includes the most highly relevant topics needed to manage the operations of a nonprofit organization, as well as how to design, launch and evaluate effective programs that matter to the community.
This certificate program is sharply focused on these topics in order to offer the individual a deeply engaging and robust experience. Established experts noted for their skills and expertise will guide each course. Additionally, course colleagues who are enrolled also share best-practices and offer guidance and support through an interactive, adult-learning environment.
A hallmark of the certificate and its content is the premium placed on immediate and usable knowledge and tools that are offered in accessible ways and provide participants the opportunity to strengthen essential skills and enable them to be more successful in their nonprofit sector work.
Required courses
Format and cost
This certificate is achieved by completing four individual courses. Three require approximately 15-20 hours of study time over each two-week online course. The remaining course is a one-week online program 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: $1,159
Without discounts: $1,296
Individual course costs
Early Bird pricing:
- NMI 105: $359
- NMI 108 and NMI 227: $349
- NMI 144: $109
- Ends two weeks prior to course start.
Regular prices:
- NMI 105: $399
- NMI 108 and NMI 227: $379
- NMI 144: $139
Register
| Title | Program date | Course delivery | Qualifies for certificate(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMI 105: High Impact Leadership (March 2025) | - | Online | Nonprofit Management Certificate, Nonprofit Marketing and Strategic Communications Certificate, Nonprofit Operations and Program Impact Certificate |
| NMI 227: Strategic Planning Boot Camp (March 2025) | - | Online | Fundraising and Sustainable Financial Management Certificate, Nonprofit Operations and Program Impact Certificate |
| NMI 108: Analyzing for Program Impact (May 2025) | - | Online | Nonprofit Management Certificate, Nonprofit Operations and Program Impact Certificate |
| NMI 144: Becoming a Champion of Change (June 2025) | - | Online | Nonprofit Operations and Program Impact Certificate, Optimizing Human Resource Strategies in Nonprofits Certificate |
| NMI 105: High Impact Leadership (June 2025) | - | Online | Nonprofit Management Certificate, Nonprofit Marketing and Strategic Communications Certificate, Nonprofit Operations and Program Impact Certificate |
| NMI 105: High Impact Leadership (September 2025) | - | Online | Nonprofit Management Certificate, Nonprofit Marketing and Strategic Communications Certificate, Nonprofit Operations and Program Impact Certificate |
| NMI 227: Strategic Planning Boot Camp (October 2025) | - | Online | Fundraising and Sustainable Financial Management Certificate, Nonprofit Operations and Program Impact Certificate |
| NMI 108: Analyzing for Program Impact (October 2025) | - | Online | Nonprofit Management Certificate, Nonprofit Operations and Program Impact Certificate |
| NMI 144: Becoming a Champion of Change (December 2025) | - | Online | Nonprofit Operations and Program Impact Certificate, Optimizing Human Resource Strategies in Nonprofits 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.