Modules

Professional Development for Nonprofit Leaders

Build the skills that drive mission success.

NPDCSNJ offers expert-led educational programs designed for nonprofit managers on a leadership track, as well as individuals looking to expand their knowledge and strengthen their management capabilities

Our curriculum—developed under the guidance of Professor Robert D’Intino of Rowan University, Chair of the Educational Programming Committee—covers a wide range of essential nonprofit management topics. Programs are available in multiple formats:

Stand-alone workshops
Onsite training tailored to individual NPOs
A comprehensive Certificate Program

Program Features:

Flexible Format: Each module stands alone and includes 2.5 to 3 hours of classroom instruction.
Custom Pricing: Available for individual or bundled modules upon request.
Certificate Program: Earn your certificate by completing all 12 core modules.

Take the next step in your nonprofit leadership journey with NPDC’s practical, real-world training. Email us at education@npdcsnj.org.

Master the Core Disciplines of Nonprofit Management

Build the knowledge and skills that empower you to lead with purpose.

NPDCSNJ’s Certificate Program offers in-depth, hands-on training across twelve key areas of nonprofit leadership and management. Each module equips participants with practical tools and strategies to drive organizational success.

Topics include stakeholder engagement & SWOT analysis, vision development & strategic goal setting, tactical planning & organizational life cycles, friend-raising & program evaluation.

Topics include trends in philanthropic giving, motivating individual, corporate, and foundation donors, crafting a compelling Case Statement, endowments & alternative fundraising approaches.

Topics include fiduciary duties & legal expectations, board recruitment & evaluation, succession planning & term limits, NPO insurance essentials (D&O, liability, etc.).

Topics include website & social media outreach, earned and paid media, Unique Value Proposition (UVP) & “elevator pitch”, SWOT analysis, target audiences & budgeting.

Topics include core responsibilities of senior managers, staff–board relationships, motivating teams & solving management challenges.

Topics include budgeting & cash flow management, understanding financial statements (P&L, Cash Flow, etc.), fiduciary responsibilities & internal controls, allocating expenses across programs.

Topics include defining impact metrics & benchmarks, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), Change management & outcome reporting.

Topics include employment law basics & employee handbooks, hiring best practices & performance management, FMLA, ADA, diversity & inclusion, At-will employment & risk-free terminations.

Topics include background checks & vetting, matching skills with organizational needs, volunteer recognition & program support.

Topics include achieving and maintaining 501(c)(3) status, compliance with state/federal requirements, fundraising regulations & risk management, governance, record-keeping, and IP protection.

Topics include reporting and audit preparation, filing Form 990 and state/federal compliance, building trust through financial clarity.

Get a fast-track introduction to launching a successful nonprofit. This module synthesizes key concepts from all other areas to help new founders start strong.

Program Features:

Flexible Format: Each module stands alone and includes 2.5 to 3 hours of classroom instruction.
Custom Pricing: Available for individual or bundled modules upon request.
Certificate Program: Earn your certificate by completing all 12 core modules.
Continuing Education Credit: CE eligibility is currently under review.

Take the next step in your nonprofit leadership journey with NPDC’s practical, real-world training. Email us at education@npdcsnj.org.

Bonus Module #1:  Social Entrepreneurship

Social entrepreneurship is rapidly growing worldwide, enriching communities by applying business skills to the social sector. This field explores whether business and social entrepreneurs use similar tools and how their outcomes differ, focusing on market failure and the need for innovative solutions. Using case studies, successful social ventures are analyzed to uncover insights that can address other critical economic and social challenges.

Bonus Module #2: IRS Information Seminar

For Small and Medium Size NPOs. Presented with the cooperation of the IRS’s Office of Exempt Organizations, this workshop does not cover how to apply for tax-exempt status or compliance requirements for non-501(c)(3), but it does comprise five sessions, including Tax Exempt Status, Unrelated Business Income (UBI), Employment Issues, Form 990 Series, and Required Disclosures. CEUs, CPEs and CLEs may be available upon request.

Professional Development for Nonprofit Leaders

Build the skills that drive mission success.

Master the Core Disciplines of Nonprofit Management

Build the knowledge and skills that empower you to lead with purpose.

Strategic Planning - Learn how to create a stakeholder-driven strategic plan that guides board decisions and sets your organization up for long-term impact.

Fundraising & Development - Explore effective fundraising strategies and donor engagement techniques.

Board Governance - Understand board roles, responsibilities, and performance.

Communications (Marketing & Branding) - Design and implement a multi-channel communications strategy.

Elements of Successful Leadership - Develop the leadership traits and insights needed to lead with confidence.

Financial Management - Gain clarity on nonprofit financial operations.

Success Metrics & Program Impact - Evaluate and strengthen program effectiveness.

Human Resources & Employment Law - Navigate the complexities of nonprofit HR.

Volunteer Management - Effectively recruit, engage, and retain volunteers.

Legal Issues for NPOs - Understand the legal framework governing nonprofits.

Nonprofit Accounting - Ensures financial transparency and accountability.

Starting a Nonprofit

Bonus Module #1: Social Entrepreneurship

Bonus Module #2: IRS Information Seminar

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Bonus Module #1:  Social Entrepreneurship

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