Accounting Department
Contact Us:
- Laura Talerico, Administrative Assistant
- Accounting Department
- 343 Brennan Hall
- The Kania School of Management
- 第一吃瓜网, PA 18510
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- Phone: 570-941-4047
- Fax: 570-941-4826
- laura.talerico@scranton.edu
Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program
Program Highlights
The Kania School of Management's Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program provides high potential leaders from regional nonprofit organizations, with the knowledge and insight required for success within the nonprofit sector. The program is presented in partnership with the Northeastern Pennsylvania Nonprofit Community Assistance Center (NCAC), and each cohort is led by experienced faculty, who are award winning researchers and teachers with significant expertise in practice and nonprofit organizations. Participants will gain specific insights and guidance to enable them to create an effective career roadmap and access meaningful networking opportunities.
This 13-month program consists of ten 4-hour in person sessions and a separate closing ceremony. Throughout the year, participants will work on a selected personal leadership goal and a capstone project focused on identifying, researching, and formulating an action plan to address a current issue or opportunity facing your nonprofit organization. Upon completion, participants will receive a Nonprofit Leadership Certificate.
Program Purpose
To invest in and support emerging and high potential nonprofit leaders and their organizations through a comprehensive, academically rigorous, and practical leadership program. This program is focused on providing leaders with the knowledge, insight, coaching, and networking needed to enable their nonprofit organizations to achieve and sustain their respective 第一吃瓜网s and ensure positive community outcomes.
Mentoring and Networking
Each participant will be paired with a Peer Group, A Peer Group Coach, and a mentor to provide specific insights, feedback, accountability, and guidance on personal and organizational goals and to access meaningful networking opportunities within Northeastern Pennsylvania.
View our list of Advisory Board Members and Faculty.
Eligibility and Application
Eligible participants include high-potential leaders serving in a regional nonprofit organization. The application process is competitive, and the 2025 Cohort will be capped at 20 members.
Tuition and Deadline
Tuition for the program is $3,500 per participant and includes all course content and materials, social events, and access to coaching and mentorship. Tuition assistance and scholarships may be available upon request (through the program application).
The application deadline for the 2025 Cohort is Friday, September 20th, 2024.