This nonprofit training certificate in leadership and administration establishes a foundation for those wanting to work in the nonprofit sector. CFU is not an accredited university and the certificate is not a university degree, but the course of study will enable someone starting out in the not-for-profit world to learn the basics. To earn the certificate, students must complete nine classes, at least six coming from the list of Core Courses.
Core Courses:
- How to Start a Nonprofit Organization (#7105)
- Become a Grant Writer (#3271)
- How to Create a Business Plan that Works (#3272)
- Building Your Nonprofit for the Future: Strategic Planning that Works (#7106 )
- The 3 R’s of Volunteers: Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition (#7104)
- Nonprofits in Colorado: Resources and Practices (#3270)
- How to Obtain 501©(3) Status and Keep It (#1958)
- Finances and Nonprofits: A Layman’s Guide to Financial Statements (#1955)
- Crowd Funding 101 (#1966)
- Fundraising and Event Planning for Non-Event Planners (#3281)
Electives:
- Bankable Leadership: The Shockingly Simple Formula You’ll Take Straight to the Bank (#6616)
- Become a Mediator: Comprehensive Training (#3356)-counts as 3 electives
- Negotiating Skills for Women (#4647)
- Get in Bed with Your Audience: Public Speaking Made Easy (#3241)
- Own Any Occasion: Creating and Delivering a Confident Speech (#3241)
- Exceptional Women Speakers (#3239)
- Digital Marketing Overview (#1935)
- Copyrights, Trademarks, & Trade Secrets (#3618)
- Strategies for Better Business Writing (#2089)
- Human Resources 101 (#1954)
CFU’s affordable and comprehensive nonprofit training in Denver in administration and leadership establishes a foundation for those wanting to work in the nonprofit sector.
Students who complete the required number of courses listed below can receive a certificate in Nonprofit and Leadership Administration. CFU is not an accredited university and the certificate is not a university degree, but the course of study will enable someone starting out in the not-for-profit world to learn the basics.
To earn the certificate, students must complete six of the eight core courses and choose three of the identified electives. Browse current offerings or register through the online database.
Core Courses:
- How to Start a Nonprofit Organization (#7105)
- Become a Grant Writer (#3271)
- How to Create a Business Plan that Works (#3272)
- Building Your Nonprofit for the Future: Strategic Planning that Works (#7106 ) (New title)
- The 3 R’s of Volunteers: Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition (#7104)
- Nonprofits inColorado: Resources and Practices (#3270)
- How to Obtain 501©(3) Status and Keep It (#1958)
- Finances and Nonprofits: A Layman’s Guide to Financial Statements (#1955)
- Crowd Funding 101 (#1966)
Electives:
- Become a Mediator: Comprehensive Training (#3356)-counts as 3 electives
- Negotiating Skills for Women (#4647)
- The Art of Authentic Communication (#3257)
- Get in Bed with Your Audience: Public Speaking Made Easy (#3241)
- Own Any Occasion: Creating and Delivering a Confident Speech (#3241)
- Exceptional Women Speakers (#3239)
- Digital Marketing Overview (#1935)


