NGO Education Survey

Boards and Governance (NFPM6013)

Explore the complex set of relationships between an organization, its board of directors, management, and diverse stakeholders. Learn about the roles, responsibilities and management of boards of directors and governance issues in different types of nonprofit organizations.

Development and Fundraising for Not-for-Profit Organizations (NFPM6007)

Understand the role of fundraising in nonprofit organizations and Canadian society. Learn how to plan and develop various fundraising programs and create materials to acquire funding.

Effective Boards: Best Practices, Governance and Administration (NTPT6202)

This rigorous two-day course will introduce the function of boards and governance in the not-for-profit sector. You will explore the mechanics, assembly and life cycle of a board. Utilizing speakers from the community, this course will introduce you to the issues of governance and administration from a variety of perspectives.

Event Management (NTPT6205)

Learn how to plan and complete effective events that will meet your goals or objectives. This course covers the broad strokes of event management from fundraising to public relations. In this two-day course you will learn how to devise a strategic plan, budget, market, execute and evaluate your event.

Finance for Not-for-Profit Organizations (NFPM6011)

Understand financial terms, concepts, and techniques, and apply the theory of finance to solve business problems. Examine financial statement preparation and analysis, long-term financial management, budget preparation and management and cash flow management in Canadian not-for-profit organizations.

Foundations of Leadership Development (NFPM6014)

Explore principles of leadership applicable in any context, but with a focus on applying these within the non-profit sector. Discover the foundational concepts and characteristics necessary for successful leadership. Understand various theories of leadership and how they may be relevant to leadership in the non-profit sector.

Fundamentals of Financial Management for Not-for-Profits (NTPT6206)

The role that boards should play in not-for-profit financial management is not always appreciated or fully understood. Students will be introduced to a comprehensive view of how boards should view and participate in financial management in a not-for-profit. This course will provide an introduction to the basic understanding of accounting, budgeting and management reporting boards need in order to perform their fiduciary and oversight function. This course will provide a practical perspective as to what boards should do and emphasize the different roles the board and the executive director have with respect to proper financial management.

Fundraising and Development (NTPT6208)

Learn the best practices for developing and executing an effective fundraising strategy. Building a comprehensive development program is a key function of a not-for-profit. Various fund development techniques will be introduced in this course by a diverse group of speakers from key community not-for-profit organizations. Topics covered include: major giving, planned giving and annual funds.

Grant Writing (NTPT6203)

This two-day course will introduce you to the complex, yet rewarding, realm of grant writing. Learn the terrain of the grant writing submission process. You will discover how to manage your proposals from budgeting and objective clarification to writing style and format.

Introduction to Social Enterprise (NTPT6209)

Successful not-for profit organizations are using social enterprise as a tool to advance their mission and create financial sustainability. This course will provide you with an introduction to social enterprise and you will develop a better understanding of the value it can bring to an organization. Explore social enterprise readiness and learn how to assess whether or not social enterprise is right for your organization. You will learn how to develop a business model using the Business Model Canvas, explore social finance options, and determine how to demonstrate social impact. Case studies and speakers from the community will be used to assess social enterprise best practices.

Introduction to the Not-for-Profit Sector (NTPT6201)

Meet key individuals in the not-for-profit sector, and learn the importance of creating a culture of philanthropy. This intensive two day course will introduce you to the not-for-profit sector, its challenges, issues, and role within the community. You will explore the organization, governance, fund development and planning matters involved in a not-for-profit organization. This course is recommended for all participants in the Professional Certificate program; however, those with a minimum of three years experience working in this sector may apply for an exemption.

Marketing and Public Relations for Not-for-Profit Organizations (NFPM6012)

Gain an understanding of the various aspects of marketing, promotion and public relations for a not-for-profit organization.

Practicum in Not-for-Profit Management (NFPM6101)

Apply your knowledge in a practical setting. Demonstrate professionalism and build your network by using your not-for-profit management knowledge and skills in real life. Participate in a full-time, 560-hour placement, which will be secured through an interview process between the student and prospective practicum site supervisors. All sites must be approved by the Placement Coordinator.

Public Policy in the Not-for-Profit Context (NFPM6004)

Gain a deeper understanding of public policy: one external factor which can influence the work of nonprofits. Discover how nonprofits can influence the direction of public policy by playing a key role with municipal, provincial and federal levels of government. Look at current public policy initiatives to better understand the relationship between public policy and nonprofits.

Public Relations and Communication for Not-for-Profits (NTPT6207)

Communicate, sell and distinguish your organization’s identity. This course will show you how to differentiate your not-for-profit organization from the others with an effective communications strategy. You will learn to write a communications plan, build strong media relations and develop media events. In addition, you will learn to recognize a crisis and build an appropriate crisis communication plan.

Strategic Planning in Not-for-Profit Organizations (NFPM6003)

Discuss the key components of the strategic planning process. Understand the need to develop a strategic plan in a nonprofit organization, including the concept of alignment. Identify a number of tools and processes that can assist in the strategic planning process in a nonprofit organization.

Volunteer Management (NFPM6006)

Discover how to manage formal and informal volunteer infrastructures. Learn to use an audit tool to identify areas in organizations that require change implementation. Identify who in our community volunteers and why. Discuss unique ways to recruit, recognize and retain volunteers at all levels.

Volunteer Management (NTPT6204)

Volunteers are often the most essential key to the success of not-for-profit organizations. This course will discuss how to effectively recruit, train, and recognize volunteers. Utilizing speakers from the community, statistical measurements, video and collective class experiences, students will learn the foundation for effective volunteer management.

Writing for the Not-for-Profit Sector (NFPM6002)

Discover the theory and practice of writing and communicating in the non-profit sector. Learn how to focus your messages, practice collaborative writing using online tools, examine how new media can compliment non-profit communication, and develop your own nonprofit media plan.