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Certificate for Practitioners

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Stay tuned for the announcement of open applications and updated program details in late spring! We would love to have you join us in 2024!

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If you would like more information about the program or other offerings through MWNN, please contact [email protected]

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Feedback from our 2022 Graduates

“I have now participated in a number of professional development opportunities that covered a wide range of aspects of nonprofit management. They have been valuable and have served me well. This course went more in-depth into some of those areas than others and reinforced for me what I have known for some time: I am a nonprofit generalist. I know enough about many things, but am not really an expert in any one thing. Particularly as the ED of a small org, you have to know (or you learn quickly!) a bit about all aspects of organizational management.”

“This class has provided me with so many opportunities and has opened my eyes and mind to possibilities.” 

“I loved it! I had no idea how deep the topics would go and the entire course provoked a lot of thought – especially around using the logic model and talking about diversity.” 

“One of the best professional development courses I’ve taken so far! I would recommend it to anyone working in the nonprofit sector.”

General Information for 2024

Thank you for your interest in applying for the Certificate in Nonprofit Management for Practitioners course. Please note we will have updated information for the 2024 program in the spring. 

Application opens: April 1, 2024

Deadline for submission:  July 1, 2024

Participants will be notified: August 1, 2024 (via e-mail)  

Tuition is due:  August 31, 2024

The first class:  September 6, 2024

The class will be capped at thirty (30) participants.  In-person sessions will be held at Edwards Church Education Center (Open Spirit), 39 Edwards St. Framingham, MA  01701

Participants must hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Exceptions to this requirement may be granted upon prior approval of the instructor. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to discuss this further.

This application intends to learn about your background and goals as well as to have an understanding of the nonprofit you represent or one you hope to represent. All questions in this application are required.  Please answer each to the best of your ability.

This course is designed for individuals who are interested in furthering their knowledge and skills as leaders in the nonprofit sector. MWNN is committed to supporting the professional development of next-generation leaders, those with diverse life experiences and intersectional identities, mid-level nonprofit managers aspiring to leadership positions, and those seeking to change careers and enter the nonprofit sector. Faculty members are practitioners in the field who bring lived experience as well as expertise.  

2023 tuition for the Certificate in Nonprofit Management for Practitioners is $1,875.00. Partial or full scholarships may be available for qualified candidates.  The course consists of twelve (12) sessions and forty-five (45) classroom hours. 

Technical requirements: We will be using ZOOM version 5.13.  Please be sure to update your version if necessary.  We will also be using Google Drive; a laptop or computer is required.

This program has been approved for three (3) graduate credits (for purchase) upon successful completion of the program and all assignments through Framingham State University. To learn more about how to apply for graduate-level credits, contact [email protected].  (Director, Office of Continuing Professional Education and Workforce Development.)  

Skill-based, practitioner-taught sessions will focus on Nonprofit Fundamentals, Managing Organizations and People, Diversity and Equity, Finances, Fundraising, Communication, Marketing, Data, and Evaluation. The class format will include lectures, interactive group work, panel presentations, and class discussions. In-person classes will be held in Framingham. The course syllabus is available upon request. 

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Please contact [email protected] or call 508-377-3998.  Thank you.  We look forward to connecting about your interest in this program!

This Course is Designed For

Individuals with diverse identities and lived experience who are interested in furthering their knowledge and skills as nonprofit leaders, aspiring and emerging leaders, mid-level nonprofit managers, and individuals seeking to change careers and enter the nonprofit sector. MWNN is committed to supporting the professional development of next-generation leaders and is particularly interested in providing pathways for emerging leaders of color, mid-level nonprofit managers, and those who are seeking to change careers and enter the nonprofit sector. Faculty members are practitioners in the field who bring lived experience as well as expertise. Syllabus is available upon request.

Upon Completion

You will be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and networking opportunities needed to progress in nonprofit leadership development.  You will be awarded a Certificate in Nonprofit Management for Practitioners through MetroWest Nonprofit Network (MWNN) and Framingham State University (FSU). This course has been approved for three (3) graduate-level credits, which may be purchased, upon successful completion of the program and all assignments, through Framingham State University.   (Office of Continuing Professional Education and Workforce Development.)

Program Details

Schedule Will Include

Twelve (12) half-days of interactive online and in-person training including instructor-led discussion on practical applications, panel discussions, independent work, and project group work. The 2023 dates for the twelve (12) sessions are:

Please note:

In-person sessions will remain fluid depending on COVID guidance. Protocols for in-person sessions will follow CDC guidance for masking in Middlesex county at the time of the session.

Sep 8 In-person 9:00AM-1:00PM
Sep 15 Zoom 8:30AM-12:30PM
Sep 22 Zoom 8:30AM-12:30PM
Sep 29 Zoom 8:30AM-12:30PM
Oct 6 Zoom 8:30AM-12:30PM
Oct 13 Zoom 8:30AM-12:30PM
Oct 20 Zoom 8:30AM-12:30PM
Oct 27 Zoom  8:30AM-12:30PM
Nov 3 In-person 9:00AM-1:00PM
Nov 10 Zoom 8:30AM-12:30PM
Nov 17 Zoom 8:30AM-12:30PM
Dec 1 Zoom   8:30AM-12:30PM

Dec 8      In-person       9:00AM-1:00PM

  • In-person sessions will be held at Edwards Church Education Center (Open Spirit), 39 Edwards Street Framingham, Ma.

Classes will be conducted via ZOOM Video Conferencing and a laptop or computer will be required.

2023 Session Topics

Sept 8Leadership Fundamentals
Sept 15Legal Fundamentals 
Sept 22Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Sept 29Mission, Vision and Strategic Planning
Oct 6Governance Fundamentals
Oct 13Managing People
Oct 20Community Engagement
Oct 27Data and Evaluation
Nov 3Budget and Finance
Nov 10Fundraising 
Nov 17Marketing and Communications
Dec 1

Dec 8
Emerging Trends

Final Project/Graduation

Full syllabus available upon request

Tuition

2023 tuition for the Certificate in Nonprofit Management for Practitioners is $1,875. 00. Partial or full scholarships may be available for qualified candidates.  The course consists of twelve (12) sessions and forty-five (45) classroom hours. Scholarships will be prioritized for applicants from small nonprofits and applicants of color from underrepresented communities.

Applications for the 2023 certificate course will be accepted until Friday, July 14, 2023. The class will be capped at 30 participants. Applicants will be notified by August 1, 2023.

Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to discuss your interest in the program.

If you have any difficulty accessing the application, please contact [email protected]

Sponsorship

Please consider supporting the MetroWest Nonprofit Network Certificate Sponsorship program.  MWNN is committed to encouraging applications from those whose identities and lived experiences reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Your contribution will make it possible for MWNN to offer full and partial sponsorships to candidates who may experience tuition as a barrier to participation. Thank you!

Program Graduates

Marissa Carty, Mental Health Collaborative, Program Development & Marketing Manager

Catherine Maloy, Founder and Executive Director, Cocotree Kids

Jennifer E. Ollington, MetroWest Legal Services, Deputy Director 

Alana Mahoney, Consultant for the Massachusetts Animal Coalition

Lily Pearl, OUT MetroWest, Program and Education Manager

Alyndra Baham Canty, SPARK Kindness, Co-Leader MetroWest AntiBullying Coalition

Rebecca Slisz, Network for Social Justice, Program Co-Chair

Michele Adams, Executive Director, Performing Arts Center of MetroWest

Avigail Deking, SEIU Education and Support Fund, Operations Assistant

Monica Alexandra Nino, Resident Services Coordinator 

Sandra Montesino, Daniel’s Table, Inc.,  Executive Director

Carlos Vivar Wong, Job & Financial Clinic Director, Watch CDC 

Cecilia Reyes Alarcon, Asst Director of International Programs, Framingham State University

James B. Tresner, Bethany Hill Place, Executive Director

Jessalyn Dutra, Resident Service Manager, Pelham Learning Center

Kelly Drescher Johnson, Veterinary Chaplaincy Services, Founder/Executive Director

Elizabeth Nolan Greer, SPARK Kindness

Verona Pointdujour, Wayside youth & Family Network, Program Director 

Laurie Engdahl, Art For All, Inc.

Regina Wolf Fritz, Better Day Adult Social Day Program Inc., Executive Director

Lizzy O’Connor, South Middlesex Opportunity Council (SMOC), Manager of Institutional Giving

Doreen Kwakumey, CEO and Founder, Wings of Healing, Inc.

Sophia Bishop-Rice, Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries

Paula Spies, Manager, Annual Fund Giving & Development Operations, Epiphany School

Esther Rogers, Jane Doe Inc.

Sarah Kirby, Turning Point Recovery Center, Volunteer

Samantha Storey, Special Needs Advocacy Network

Crizzaly Avila, South Middlesex Opportunity Council

Scott Berman, Think Give

Dara Berry, Open Spirit: A Place of Hope, Health & Harmony

Sharon Bryant, Foster Care Essentials

Kimberly Cochran, Minute Man Arc.

Emily Coelho, Mass Chapter of The TEARS Foundation

Ryan Hand, Crossroads Continuum

Paola Justiniano, Wayside Youth and Family Support Network

Amy leone, Chris’ Corner Recovery Resource Center

Amanda Luft, Advocates

Rachele Manning, Recycle Health

Patricia McCarthy, The Learning Center for the Deaf

Cynthia Moore, Special Needs Advocacy Network

Bruna Moraes Leite, Wayside Youth and Family Support Network

Glory Mukendi, Victory Women of Vision

Brianna Owen, Rise Above Foundation

Brianna Polanco, WATCH CDC

Whitney Retallic, OUT MetroWest

Nathalya Samaniego Mendieta, Discovering Hidden Gems

Genilce Santa, MetroWest Care Connection

Al Spittler, First UU Church/DBA Creative Community Childcare

Jessica Stagg, Advocates

Rachel Vingsness, Natick Service Council

Susan Ferrero, Early Childhood Alliance of Framingham

Tamang Bishnu, Women Thriving

Cathleen Dinsmore, Hopkinton Freedom Team

Christian Espana, A Place to Turn

Christopher Chagnon, Minute Man Arc for Human Services

Daniela Thermora, Wayside Equity Center

Francesca Cerutti-Harris, Independent Association of Framingham State University

Jannelle Codianni, ATAC: Downtown Arts & Music

Jessica Apsler, Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc.

Jordy Melendez, Nativity School of Worcester

Kathryn Roy, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Kevin Lopez, Hoops and Homework

Kimberly Charles, Discovering Hidden Gems

Laura Mattei, Sudbury Valley Trustees

Leah Parker-Moldover, SPARK Kindness

Margie Rosario, Voices of the Community

Meghan Burke, MassHire

Raquel Riberti-Bill, ProGente Connections

Shantae Holmes, Multicultural Books Initiative

Sonia Shah, Sudbury Foundation

Stephanie Di Dio, Family Promise of Natick

Tina Powderly, Franklin Food Pantry

Jennifer Wiles, HEARTplay Program

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