Nonprofit Leadership Program Now Accepting Applications

The University of Scranton is accepting applications for its Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program for the course that begins in January 2025. The deadline to apply is Sept. 20, 2024.

The University’s Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program, housed in the Kania School of Management, seeks to support and advance nonprofit organizations through a comprehensive and academically rigorous leadership program to develop future executives to serve at NEPA nonprofit institutions.

Since the program’s inception in 2017, 67 nonprofit professionals from more than 50 regional organizations have graduated from the program. The program has created a network of high-performing individuals serving at nonprofit institutions, in addition to building an informal regional network of mentors and coaches for emerging nonprofit leaders.

“The program was founded and grown through a close collaboration between the University of Scranton’s faculty and community nonprofit leaders. This close connection to the community has resulted in significant and sustained positive outcomes. Working with Kurt R. Bauman, vice president, community and economic development services, NEPA Alliance, and Jesse J. Ergott, chief advancement officer, AllOne Foundation and Charities, has ensured the program addresses the specific needs of our community,” said Douglas M. Boyle, D.B.A., professor and chair of the Accounting Department and co-founder and co-director of the Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program.

 Courses for the program are taught in-person by Kania School of Management faculty with expertise in nonprofit organizations include experiential learning, peer group work, and coaching and mentorship components. The program includes capstone project that requires participants to form a comprehensive plan to solve a current issue faced by the nonprofit organization they represent.

Informational webinars about the program will take place Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and on Friday, Sept. 6, from 12 p.m. (noon) to 1 p.m. During the webinars, representatives of the program will be available to answer questions from prospective applicants.