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The Community Nonprofit Leadership Series
Nonprofit organizations play a vital role in community life. Staff and volunteers are the lifeblood of these organizations. Nonprofit work is very satisfying, but also can be very challenging and, sometimes, isolating. Successful practice requires specialized knowledge, a broad perspective and the ability to assess and respond to an ever-changing environment. Unfortunately, the day-to-day demands of this work can make taking the time for traditional individual professional development may seem like a luxury.
The Interdisciplinary Studies Department of the School of Human Ecology is pleased to offer a series of classes designed to fit both the needs of community nonprofit workers and the reality of their lives. UW-Madison campus students, enrolled in degree programs, who are interested in nonprofit careers can also enroll in courses.
The Community Nonprofit Leadership Series provides practical and conceptual knowledge, strategies for organizational and community success, professional networking opportunities and a professional development credential. The program is based on a 5 course series. Each course will be of value as a stand alone learning experience, but the greatest value will come from completing the full series. The series can be completed in 12-16 months or over a longer period of course by course study. Successful completion of the program will lead to a Certificate in Community Nonprofit Leadership granted by the Interdisciplinary Studies Department of the School of Human Ecology, UW-Madison
Nonprofit practitioners and campus students can earn the certificate by completing the 5 courses earning between 10 and 15 course credits supplemented by 0-5 additional elective credits for a total of 15 credits. The certificate provides a professional development credential for nonprofit practitioners. Earning the certificate provides an additional competency for campus students augmenting studies in their degree program.
Courses in the Series
The five courses are:
-Nonprofit Sector: Overview and Foundations
-Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations
-Leadership and Management in Nonprofit Organizations
-Leadership for Community Building and Collaboration
-Applied Project in Nonprofit and Community Leadership
We expect to offer the Overview Course and the Strategic Planning Course each fall and the two Leadership courses each spring. You will complete the Applied Project after consultation with your program advisor.
If you have questions about the Community Nonprofit Leadership Series please contact Professor Boyd Rossing, Interdisciplinary Studies Department, at 262-5930 or brossing@wisc.edu For questions about enrolling in specific courses contact Mary Young, program administrator at 262-2660 or meyoung1@wisc.edu
For instructions on how to be admitted to UW-Madison as a Special Student and to then enroll in CNLC courses see Registering for UW Madison Credit for Courses in the Community Nonprofit Leadership Series which can be accessed via the link below.
Registering for CNLC Courses - Instructions for Special Students
For detailed information on the program and certificate see Certificate Program in Community Nonprofit Leadership - Provisional Statement which can be accessed via the link below.
Description of Community Nonprofit Leadership Program Provisions and Requirements
Other University Resources for Nonprofit Leaders
The School of Human Ecology currently offers on-campus courses addressing the nonprofit sector and an undergraduate degree program called Community Leadership which prepares students for careers in nonprofit organizations. A task force based in the School is also exploring the feasibility of creating a UW-Madison center that would serve nonprofit professionals and organizations. If you are interested in these broader School and university efforts please contact Professor Marc Smith, Consumer Sciences Department, at 262-2831 or mtsmith4@wisc.edu.
