Are you looking for a certificate to help you better manage your nonprofit human resources? If so, the Optimizing Human Resource Strategies in Nonprofits Certificate is for you.
Nonprofit Management Institute
Optimizing Human Resource Strategies in Nonprofits Certificate
4 courses
for this certificate
100% virtual
through Zoom and online assignments
$919
cost for the program
Optimizing Human Resource Strategies in Nonprofits Certificate
This is a certificate of distinction for individuals seeking knowledge and skills in nonprofit human resources, volunteer management, change management and conflict resolution.
Course content includes:
- Complying with federal and state employment laws and compensation systems
- Recruiting, managing, motivating and rewarding both staff and volunteers in order to effectively utilize their strengths
- Effectively lead and champion change within an organization
- Developing strategies to overcome internal and external conflict
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. Two require approximately 15-20 hours of study time over each two-week online course. The remaining two courses are one-week online 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: $919
Without discounts: $1,046
Individual course costs
Early Bird pricing:
- NMI 102 and NMI 104: $349
- NMI 142: $119
- NMI 144: $109
- Ends two weeks prior to course start.
Regular prices:
- NMI 102 and NMI 104: $379
- NMI 142: $149
- NMI 144: $139
Register
| Title | Program date | Course delivery | Qualifies for certificate(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMI 142: Communicating with Purpose (February 2025) | - | Online | Nonprofit Marketing and Strategic Communications Certificate, Optimizing Human Resource Strategies in Nonprofits Certificate |
| NMI 104: Engaging and Developing Volunteers (March 2025) | - | Online | Nonprofit Management Certificate, Optimizing Human Resource Strategies in Nonprofits Certificate |
| NMI 102: Maximizing Human Potential in Nonprofits (April 2025) | - | Online | Nonprofit Management Certificate, Optimizing Human Resource Strategies in Nonprofits 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 142: Communicating with Purpose (August 2025) | - | Online | Nonprofit Marketing and Strategic Communications Certificate, Optimizing Human Resource Strategies in Nonprofits Certificate |
| NMI 102: Maximizing Human Potential in Nonprofits (November 2025) | - | Online | Nonprofit Management Certificate, Optimizing Human Resource Strategies in Nonprofits Certificate |
| NMI 104: Engaging and Developing Volunteers (December 2025) | - | Online | Nonprofit Management Certificate, Optimizing Human Resource Strategies in Nonprofits 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.