Nonprofit Management and Innovation

The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Innovation will enable you to become an innovative nonprofit leader.

You’ll make a difference through public service and develop skills to shape the nonprofit landscape. With a mix of online and in-person classes, you’ll be able to start creating change in your community today.

With over 13,000 nonprofit organizations in the Kansas City metro area alone, strong nonprofit leaders have the capacity to make a true difference in their community. By completing the Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Innovation, you will develop the skills you need to become a change agent.

The certificate consists of 12 hours of coursework, with a mix on online and in-person classes available. Admission requirements for the Nonprofit Management and Innovation certificate are the same requirements needed for the Master of Public Administration degree.

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• Program requirements
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Have Questions? Contact Us

Gene Pegler Assistant Dean Phone: 816-235-5254 Email: peglere@umkc.edu

Julie K. Smith Recruiter, Graduate Programs Phone: 816-235-6856 Email: jksmith@umkc.edu

Hannah Tanguay Program Coordinator for Student Services and Recruitment Email: hannahtanguay@umkc.edu