Nonprofit Sector Leadership and Innovation
The five-course certificate in Nonprofit Sector Leadership and Innovation prepares students for leadership and management in nonprofit and voluntary sector organizations. It is the only program of its kind in Saskatchewan.
This part-time program is ideal for students who may be actively volunteering and interested in pursuing a career in the voluntary or nonprofit sector. Students in this program are interested in meaningful work and making a difference. They often have close connections to the organization or cause they are working with. This program can be taken as a concurrent program with an undergraduate degree program at the University of Regina.
The certificate is also tailored to working professionals looking to advance their careers. The courses provide tools and techniques to work in the sector, as well as background in the structure and roles of nonprofit organizations, organization management, human resources, communications and strategic planning.
The certificate in Nonprofit Sector Leadership and Innovation is a partnership between Luther College, the Faculty of Arts, and the Centre for Continuing Education. Students can complete the certificate through any of those academic units.
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Why Study Nonprofit Sector Leadership and Innovation at the University of Regina?
This program prepares the next generation of leaders in the nonprofit sector. The certificate courses provide experience and skill development in areas directly applicable to leadership and management.
The certificate courses have been developed in collaboration with the Saskatchewan nonprofit and voluntary sector. Each course involves an engaged-learning component, where students have the opportunity to work in partnership with a nonprofit organization.
Small class sizes allow students to connect with their instructors and peers.Internship
Students have a semester-long partnership with an organization to apply their knowledge from the certificate to advance the work of a local nonprofit organization.Flexibility
The certificate can also be combined with many other majors to provide students with transferable skills that appeal to many employers.
All courses in this program can be taken remotely.
The courses in this program are full-credit undergraduate-level courses that can be used toward other undergraduate programs.Certificate program
Students may want to complete a credential quickly so that they can work. Our undergraduate certificate programs are a great way to earn a credential in a short amount of time.
Our certificate programs also provide ways for learners to get a start in university if they’ve never attended, or been away for a long time. They are also a way to re-skill or upskill, to augment your resume, supplement the learning from a degree program, make a career change, or start with a smaller goal towards a longer academic journey.Expert instructors
Our instructors are chosen not only for their academic qualifications but also because they have spent many years working in these professions in the community. This provides a bridge for students between theoretical knowledge and practical applications with first-hand, real-world experiences.The NSLI certificate program has been a game-changer, shaping my perspective in the nonprofit sector and equipping me with essential skill sets for my career. The program's comprehensive curriculum and guidance from professional instructors deepened my understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within and beyond the nonprofit sector.
Nonprofit Sector Leadership and Innovation Frequently Asked Questions
NSLI 100 Foundations of the Nonprofit Sector
An introduction to the nonprofit and voluntary sector in Canada and the organizations that comprise it. The course examines the history, size, scope, and roles of the sector in society, relationships with government and other sectors and accountability in the context of governing and managing a private not-for-profit corporation.
NSLI 220 Nonprofit Advocacy and Community Development
Theoretical and practical consideration of nonprofit advocacy work, including power structures and systems, government structures, community development and organizing, and networking and engaging community residents to achieve changes in public policies and programs and to educate about societal problems. Legal restrictions on charities' advocacy are examined.
NSLI 230 Nonprofit Communications and Strategic Relationship Building
Communications with the general public, governments, other nonprofits, businesses, media, funders and donors in order to build intentional relationships are explored. Theory and practice are integrated in examining relationships and accountabilities. New perspectives on social media, virtual/public presence, branding, key messages, and time-sensitive response mechanisms are discussed.
NSLI 260 Nonprofit Organization Governance and Leadership
The course emphasizes theoretical and practical considerations in the governance of nonprofit organizations. It focuses on what boards, the volunteers who serve on them do, and how they do it to maximize nonprofit governance and organizational effectiveness. Emphasis on competencies of highly effective boards, CEOs, board chairs, and leadership volunteers.
Yes! We offer the following scholarships for our certificate students:
- Centre for Continuing Education Certificate Awards
Use our online Student Awards Management System (SAMS) to find other awards and scholarships for which you may be eligible.
Students who enroll through Luther College are eligible to apply for a range of scholarships and bursaries offered by the College. There are awards for both full-time and part-time students and many awards recognize service to the community.What Can You Do with a Certificate in Nonprofit Sector Leadership and Innovation?
- Communications and Social Media officer
- Social and community service workers
- Recreation, sports and fitness program and service directors
- Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers
- Executive director
- Development manager
- Events coordinator
Required Courses
| NSLI 100 | Foundations of the Nonprofit Sector (NOTE: NSLI 100 is the pre-requisite for all other NSLI courses) |
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Three of: |
Nonprofit Advocacy and Community Development Nonprofit Communications and Strategic Relationship Building Community Based Research in the Nonprofit Sector Nonprofit Organization Governance and Leadership Nonprofit Program Planning and Evaluation Nonprofit Financial Management and Philanthropy Fund Development in Nonprofit Organizations Nonprofit Sector Leadership and Strategy Nonprofit Organization Special Topic |
Electives (one from the following)
| NSLI Course can be slected as electives NSLI courses may only be counted once in either the required courses section or the approved elective section. |
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| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business |
| BUS 364 | Managing a Diverse Workforce |
| BUS 260 | Introduction to Organizational Behaviour |
| IDS 101 | Interdisciplinary Studies: Contemporary Issues |
| IS 302 | Non-Governmental Organizations Crossing Borders |
| JS 415 | Program Evaluation |
| JS 350 | Justice and Indigenous Peoples |
| JS 383 | Social Justice Movements |
| JS 484 | Community Advocacy |
| SOC 214 | Sociology of Indigenous People in Canada |
| SRS 215 | Volunteer Management |
| SRS 340 | Governance and Legal Issues in Third Sector Organizations |
| PSCI 100 | People, Power and Politics: An Introduction |
| PHIL 272 | Contemporary Moral Issues |
| PHIL 276 | Professional Ethics |
| SOC 208 | Inequality and Social Justice |
| SOC 211 | Sociology of Diversity and Intersectionality in Canada |
| SOC 308 | Power and Social Justice |
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