Certificate in Nonprofit Sector Leadership and Innovation

The 5-course undergraduate-level Certificate in Nonprofit Sector Leadership and Innovation (NSLI), in partnership with Luther College and the Faculty of Arts, gives students an introduction to leadership in nonprofit and voluntary organizations. This dynamic, multidisciplinary certificate is designed for students who want to acquire the expertise to pursue paid employment and/or voluntary work in the nonprofit (voluntary, community-based) sector.

The courses will provide the necessary background in the structure and roles of nonprofit organizations, organization management, human resources, communications, and strategic planning. All courses will be grounded in a community-engaged, experiential learning model.

Note: Students enrolled in a part-time program do not maintain full-time student status throughout the program. Therefore part-time programs may be unavailable to international applicants due to Citizenship and Immigration Canada regulations.

Courses to complete: 4 core + 1 elective Credit hours: 15 Prerequisites: Varies by course Program duration: Designed for part-time study Delivery mode: This program is 100% online with the exception of some electives	Search for my Course
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Prior Learning and Recognition

Prior Learning and Recognition (PLAR) may be granted for one or more courses, except for NSLI 200, which is a required course for all students. PLAR will be determined by the VSSN Director and the Centre for Continuing Education.

Core Courses

NSLI 100 Foundations of the Nonprofit Sector

NOTE: NSLI 100 is a pre-requisite for all other NSLI courses, and is offered in the Fall semester.

Plus three from the following:

NSLI 220 Nonprofit Advocacy and Community Development

NSLI 230 Nonprofit Communications and Strategic Relationship Building

NSLI 260 Nonprofit Organization Governance and Leadership

NSLI 300 Nonprofit Organization Management

NSLI 310 Nonprofit Human Resources

NSLI 340 Nonprofit Program Planning and Evaluation

NSLI 350 Nonprofit Financial Management and Philanthropy

NSLI 370 Fund Development in Nonprofit Organizations

NSLI 390 AA-ZZ Nonprofit Organization Special Topics

Electives

Students should choose one of the following electives:

Any additional NSLI course

BUS 100 Introduction to Business

BUS 260 Introduction to Organizational Behaviour

BUS 364 Managing a Diverse Workforce

IDS 101 Interdisciplinary Studies: Contemporary Issues

IS 302 Non-Governmental Organizations Crossing Borders

JS 384 Advocavy Strategies and Skills

PHIL 272 Contemporary Moral Issues

PSCI 100 People, Power, and Politics: An Introduction

SOC 214 The Sociology of Indigenous People in Canada

SRS 340 Governance and Legal Issues in Third Sector Organizations

CRN	Course	Sec	Title	Instructor	Dates
2023 Summer 2023 Fall 2024 Winter
32359	NSLI 100	L01	Foundations of the Nonprofit Sector	Caroline Graves	Aug 30 Dec 5
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. Note: Students may receive credit for one of NSLI 100, IDS 290AA or NSLI 200.
32360	NSLI 300	L01	Nonprofit Organization Management	Caroline Graves	Aug 30 Dec 5
This course is an introduction to nonprofit organization management and leadership. It focuses on the leadership competencies of effective managers from the Competing Values Approach to organization effectiveness. Students will explore management situations and the leadership competencies to address them in different dimensions of organization effectiveness. *Prerequisite: NSLI 100 or 12 credit hours, or permission of the Program Director.* Note: NSLI 100 may be taken concurrently.
32361	NSLI 340	L01	Nonprofit Program Planning and Evaluation	José Sousa	Aug 30 Dec 5
Effective program planning and evaluation based on understanding the shifting external environment in which staff and volunteers operate, as well as their internal environment. Includes mixed methods research; external environment trend analyses and projections; internal organization database management and analytic strategies; program evaluation and decision-making models; and special projects management. *Prerequisite: NSLI 100 or 12 credit hours, or permission of the Program Director.* Note: NSLI 100 may be taken concurrently.

NSLI courses may only be counted once in either the required course section or the approved electives section.

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