READY TO OFFER MORE VALUE IN 2025?

Expand your member benefits and increase your revenue ... all before lunch.

License our popular Certificate in Nonprofit Capacity Building to offer your members valuable professional development while generating program-aligned revenue for your organization -- with minimal effort.

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Why become a Licensing Partner?

Becoming a Licensing Partner lets you offer your members discounted access to the Certificate in Nonprofit Capacity Building while generating mission-aligned revenue and amplifying your organization’s impact.

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INCREASE YOUR PROGRAM REVENUE

Generate sustainable revenue by offering the Certificate in Nonprofit Capacity Building to your members at full value or a slight discount.

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STRENGTHEN THE SECTOR

Provide your members with high-quality professional development that aligns with their career goals and supports a stronger nonprofit sector.

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ENHANCE YOUR MEMBERSHIP VALUE

Enhance your organization's reputation as a leader in member support by offering an innovative, in-demand benefit.

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READY TO LEVEL-UP YOUR MEMBERSHIP?

Choose Your Licensing Pack and Get Started

Select a 3-pack or 10-pack of discounted licenses and bring exceptional value to your members today.

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Which option is right for you?

Here's a quick look at the benefits of each of our partnership options.

3-Pack Licensing

10-Pack Licensing

Your Discount

20% per certificate

50% per certificate

Marketing Materials

Comprehensive marketing kit provided

Comprehensive marketing kit provided

Customized Promotions

Select assets made available for your customization

Co-branded materials and custom landing page provided

Potential Net Revenue

$159 per certificate, or up to $477 per 3-pack

$399 per certificate, or up to $3,990 per 10-pack

Extend your impact without over-extending your resources

This Certificate licensing program complements what you're already doing with a scalable, ready-to-use training product that enhances member benefits while adding new revenue--alll with little staff burden.

Here's how:

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Explore what's included.

Check out what the certificate offers and test-drive some of our free courses. See the quality and relevance firsthand, so you know exactly what you're offering your members.

Check out one of our courses for free.

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Pick your package

Purchase a 3-pack or 10-pack of licenses at a discounted rate. Start small or go big—it’s up to you.

See a snapshot of what that might look for your organization!

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Define your offer

Tailor how you'll offer the Certificate to fit your goals and maximize member engagement. Offer it at a discount to pass along savings, or at full price to maximize revenue.

Book a time with our Learning Experience Manager to craft your offer.

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Promote the program easily

Activate our ready-made promotional resources. Flyers, email language, website information, social media graphics—you’ll have everything you need to showcase this incredible member benefit.

See what's included in our promo kit, and how you'll be equipped to promote the Certificate in minutes!


We make nonprofit professional development lovable (and livable).

Through our certificate program, learners build competence and confidence so that they can innovate, lead, and advance in the nonprofit sector -- all in 15 minutes.

28

TOPICS

252

15-MINUTE COURSES

84

DIGITAL BADGES

+ 84 CFRE POINTS

6

PERSONAL LEARNING PLANS

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Full participation in this certificate is applicable for 84 points in Category 1.B Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

About the Certificate in Nonprofit Capacity Building

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Short Courses with No Talking Heads

Nobody needs another "sage on a stage" style talking head video! Certificate learners enjoy professionally-produced videos that reflect today's nonprofit workplace, all of which include closed captioning, audio-only options, and well-designed transcripts for those who want or need these accessibility features.

And what's more:

  • Videos are only a part of the learning experience
  • Each course includes videos that are 3 or 5 minutes in length, plus quizzes, interactive workbook reflections, and learning self-checks

Track Progress with Digital Badges

Each of the 15-minute courses within one of the 28 learning path topics will build on the last, and learners earn digital badges along the way that can be shared. Certificate participants also be given an optional progress tracking sheet to have at-a-glance access to their current status.

And what's more:

  • Enrollees can choose your own adventure through the topics, or follow our Suggested Learner Guide
  • Most learners complete the Certificate in 12 months, by spending 1 to 2 hours per week learning
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Learning Comes to Life with Personal Learning Plans

Each of the Certificate's 28 topics include 9 courses that build on each other, and the final course guides each learner through the development of a personal learning plan. In this structured exercise, nonprofit pros envision what they can do to achieve a goal related to the topic over the next 3 to 6 months.

And what's more:  

  • Each learning plan is suitable for sharing with an accountability buddy or supervisor
  • Each plan details your skills, timeline, and what success looks like

On Schedule, with Ongoing Support

Each participant can choose their own adventure in the topics they tackle first and how they structure their learning time. Learners also enjoy optional monthly learner meet-ups with Dr. Emilie Socash and the Nonprofit Help Center team and regular messages of encouragement!

And what's more:

  • The Nonprofit Help Center team is always available via email or video call to help navigate the learning journey
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Transformative training on topics that matter.

The 28 topics offered in the Certificate program align with the Impact Capacity Assessment Tool and draw from the Korn Ferry Leadership Architect skills matrix. Each of the following learning paths includes 9 courses on the topic, and thoughtful learners complete each learning path in about 3 hours. Each course includes approximately 15 minutes of learning experience.

Nonprofit Leadership

  • Community Leadership
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Mission Focused Leadership

Planning

  • Decision-Making
  • Nonprofit Strategic Planning

Organizational Learning

  • Advocacy Success
  • Environmental Context
  • Organizational Capacity
  • Performance Assessment
  • Population Needs
  • Program Success

Revenue Generating

  • Board Fundraising
  • Donor Cultivation
  • Grantmaker Relationships
  • Nonprofit Marketing
  • Nonprofit Partnership
  • Staff Fundraising

Nonprofit Oversight

  • Impact Accountability
  • Implementation Accountability
  • Financial Oversight

Nonprofit Management

  • Community Collaboration
  • Nonproift Facilities
  • Professional Development
  • Program Implementation
  • Recruitment and Retention
  • Staff Deployment
  • Nonprofit Technology
  • Volunteer Engagement

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Setting Goals Around Strategic Planning

This is the 6th course in the "Strategic Planning" topic and explores how goals keep us on target.

What is community leadership?

This is the first course in the "Community Leadership" topic and highlights the role that everyone can play in leading hearts and minds.

What Effective Advocacy Looks Like

This is the 3rd course in the "Advocacy Success" topic and explores the nuts and bolts of true advocacy.

Motivating & Supporting Board Fundraising

This is the 7th course in the "Board Fundraising" topic and focuses on staff support of the board's fund (and friend) raising.

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Certificate in Nonprofit Capacity Building

Frequently Asked Questions

Is This Program Right for My Organization?

This program is perfect for organizations looking to provide their members with affordable, high-impact professional development. By offering the Certificate in Nonprofit Capacity Building, you empower professionals to strengthen their leadership skills, explore different aspects of nonprofit operations, and enhance their performance. It’s an excellent fit for organizations seeking to support members at all levels while generating mission-aligned revenue."


Are There Any Prerequisites for Enrollment?

No. Unlike graduate programs or other certifications, learners do not need to have completed any prior education to enroll in and benefit from this Certificate program. Our enrollees also do not need to be currently working in the sector to gain skills, knowledge, and capacity around the 28 topics we tackle in this program. This program is particulalry useful to those considering entering the field or looking to serve wholeheartedly in a regular volunteer capacity.


How Much the Certificate Cost on its own?

Learners pay a one-time fee of $799 for the Certificate in Nonprofit Capacity Building program. This price includes all the components listed above. Your organization may choose to extend a discount to your learners.


Is There A Refund Policy for Learners?

For learners who enroll directly with the Nonprofit Help Center: If a participant is not satisfied with the certificate experience after 30 days, and they've spent at least an hour on the learning platform, they can email us to request a full refund. Learners who follow along with the program, go through all the materials and actively take part in their learning experience are delighted with the Certificate, and more successful in growing their careers in the nonprofit sector.


How Long Are Certificate Licenses Valid?

The licenses you purchase will be valid for 6 months from the date of purchase, and your learners will begin their Certificate year on the date of their purchase from you.


Enroll today, see revenue tomorrow.

Start the journey to expand your member offers (and revenue) today!

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