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Cohort 12 — Enrolling Now

Certificate in
Nonprofit Management

Alaska's premier professional credential for nonprofit leaders. Eight months. Deep cohort. Real results.

About the Certificate Program

The Certificate in Nonprofit Management is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for Alaska nonprofit professionals. Over eight months, you'll build expertise across all core disciplines of nonprofit management — in a cohort with peers from across the state.

This isn't a generic management course adapted for nonprofits. It's built from the ground up for Alaska's sector — our funding landscape, our regulatory environment, our communities, and the unique challenges of working in a geographically vast, resource-constrained state.

Program Curriculum

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Nonprofit Governance

Board roles, fiduciary duty, governance best practices

02 💼

Financial Management

Fund accounting, financial statements, audit readiness

03 👥

Human Resources

HR compliance, hiring, compensation, employee relations

04 📈

Fundraising & Development

Individual giving, grants, annual fund strategy

05 📣

Communications & Marketing

Storytelling, media, digital communications

06

Leadership & Management

Leading teams, managing up, self-care for leaders

07 🎯

Program Design & Evaluation

Logic models, outcome measurement, program learning

08 🗺️

Strategic Planning

Planning processes, implementation, board alignment

Program Format

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Duration: 8 months — September 2026 through April 2027
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Format: Hybrid: Monthly in-person sessions in Anchorage + online learning
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Cohort Size: 15–18 participants from across Alaska
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Tuition: $1,800 — Partner organizations receive a 15% discount
CEU Credits: All individual courses count toward the certificate

Cohort 12

Starts September 2026 · 15 seats available

Application Deadline

August 1, 2026

Apply Now

Who Should Apply

  • Executive directors ready for a deeper credential
  • Deputy directors or directors preparing for an ED role
  • Program directors expanding into management
  • Board members who want management depth

Partner Discount

Foraker Partners receive 15% off tuition for the certificate program and all individual courses.

Learn about Partnership →