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Get the big picture. Get your Certificate in Nonprofit Management!

This online certificate program introduces learners to key current management issues for nonprofit organizations.

Fundraising, board and volunteer development, budgeting, reading financial statements, leadership, marketing, and setting strategic direction are all addressed, and video commentary on these crucial topics will give you insight into how nonprofit professionals apply key concepts in their own organizations.

Each 3 to 5 hour, self-paced course offers an assortment of interactive exercises, videos, selected readings, case studies, and self-assessments that will engage you and help you practice effective decision making in a nonprofit setting. Some courses in this certificate award CFRE credits.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Volunteer Management

Here are answers to common questions about the volunteer engagement, recruitment, and management resources available on Nonprofit.Courses.

Course Content & Topics

1. What volunteer management topics are covered?

The content covers the entire lifecycle of volunteering, ensuring you can find, keep, and lead volunteers effectively. Key topics include:

• Recruitment & Placement: Finding the right people and placing them where they thrive ("Finding the Right Fit").
• Engagement & Retention: "7 Keys to Successful Volunteer Involvement" and preventing burnout.
• Leadership: Growing your volunteer leader team and conflict management skills.
• Ethics: Ethical decision-making processes and professional ethics in volunteer administration.
• Challenges: Handling difficult situations, such as "Volunteers Gone Wild: Managing, Disciplining, and Terminating Volunteers."

2. Is there training on volunteer safety?

Yes. You can find resources specifically dedicated to Volunteer Safety, providing strategies to keep volunteers safe while performing their duties.

3. Do you cover turning volunteers into donors?

Absolutely. There are specific courses on "Turning Your Volunteers Into Donors," explaining how to leverage the passion of your volunteer base for fundraising support.

Pricing & Certification

4. Are the volunteer courses free?

A significant number of resources are Free, including webinars on recognition, safety, and leadership from providers like ResourceVol and Bloomerang. There are also Premium Paid Courses for in-depth training on legal or complex management issues.

5. Can I get certified?

Yes. You can find:

• Certificate in Nonprofit Management: Which includes modules on volunteer development.
• CCVA Resources: Content from the Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration, including tools for ethical decision-making.
• Certificate in Leadership: Offered by MindEdge.

Instructors & Providers

6. Who provides the training?

The content is curated from volunteer management experts and technology partners, including:

• ResourceVol: A key provider offering practical tips on leadership and conflict resolution.
• CCVA: The Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration.
• Legal & HR Experts: Lorman (managing/disciplining volunteers).
• Fundraising Experts: Get Fully Funded and Linda Lysakowski (focusing on fundraising volunteers).
• Tech Partners: Bloomerang, Keela, and Qgiv often provide insights on managing volunteers through technology.

Formats

7. What formats are available?

• Videos: From short 2-minute tips (e.g., "Listening Techniques") to hour-long webinars.
• Documents: Worksheets and templates (e.g., "Ethical Decision Making Worksheet").
• Webinars: In-depth sessions on specific themes like burnout or safety.