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
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
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
Development director
Executive director
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
Program director or manager
Executive director or board member
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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