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Check back in June 2022

The Community Foundation of San Joaquin ( “Community Foundation”) in partnership with the University of the Pacific, Benerd College, developed a four-month long Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program designed to support the professional development needs of middle to upper-level management employees working at nonprofits located in San Joaquin County. Individuals who are new to the Executive Director/CEO role or lead a small nonprofit (five full-time employees or less) are also encouraged to apply. The Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program begins in August and ends in December. Courses are taught in a classroom setting. Participants who successfully complete the requirements of the program receive a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from University of the Pacific. The Learning Grant underwrites the direct costs for participants in the program (approximately $1,200). Interested individuals must have approval to apply from their direct supervisor or Executive Director/CEO (or Board Chair if applicant is the Executive Director/CEO). Only one application per organization may be submitted.

Deadline to apply was:  July 2, 2021

CLOSED FOR 2021

Subject Matter Covered In-Class (for 2021):
  • Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations
  • Leadership in a Nonprofit Organization
  • Nonprofit Board and Volunteer Development
  • The cohort will be surveyed to select three additional subjects to be covered in-class
Online Courses (for 2021):
  • Capital Campaigns
  • How to Read a Nonprofit Financial Statement
  • Budgeting in a Nonprofit Organization
  • Leadership in a Nonprofit Organization
  • Principles of Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations
  • Nonprofit Board and Volunteer Development
  • Introduction to Nonprofit Management
  • Strategy for Nonprofit Organizations
  • Introduction to Grant Writing
  • Social Media for Nonprofits
  • Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations
Course Schedule (for 2021):
  • Applications are due on or before July 2, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. (PST).
  • Courses take place between August – December.
  • Online course portal opens in August.
  • In-person classes meet every other week for one and a half hours.
  • Class location and course information will be shared prior to the start of the program.