Nonprofit Leadership Certificate
North Park University is pleased to offer a nationally recognized Nonprofit Leadership Certificate through an affiliation with Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, a 60-year-old national alliance of colleges and universities, national nonprofit partners, and collaborating professional associations.
Designed to provide excellent preparation for entry-level careers in nonprofit organizations, this baccalaureate level certificate is intended to accompany any major and can also be applied toward a concentration in Nonprofit Management within the Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics degree program. To obtain the certificate, students must meet five program requirements, including fulfillment of a 300-hour internship in a nonprofit organization.
Program Requirements
These requirements are designed with one thing in mind: to prepare North Park University students for employment in the nonprofit sector. All requirements must be fulfilled in order to meet the nationally specified level of competency required by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. Each student must meet with the Axelson Center for Nonprofit Management to register in the program.
Core Courses
Successfully complete five core courses
BSE 2211: Principles of Macroeconomics
BSE 2610: Foundations of Marketing
NONP 2710: Introduction to Nonprofit Leadership and Management
NONP 3600: Advanced Nonprofit Marketing and Fundraising
NONP 3710: Nonprofit Governance and Volunteer Management
One nonprofit management internship – NONP 4970 (1-4 semester hours)
A minimum of 300 hours: equivalent to two semesters of 10 hours per week, one semester of 20 hours per week, one summer of 25 to 30 hours per week or some combination of these options. Internships must be pre-approved by the Campus Director.
Active membership in the Nonprofit Leadership Club for at least two semesters
Attendance at one national Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Management Institute