Nonprofit Executive Leadership Certificate Application

Bringing together leaders from across the country, the Nonprofit Executive Leadership Certificate from the Nonprofit Management Institute is designed to meet the professional needs of executive directors, senior-level managers and emerging executives of nonprofit and public organizations. Our prestigious program utilizes a highly interactive cohort format to promote skill-building, peer networking and problem solving among seasoned leaders facing many of the same challenges.

Candidates must complete the application form below, where you will be prompted to:

Upload a current resume (in Word or PDF formats only).
Answer application questions. You may find it helpful to review the questions and save your work in a separate document, and then paste your responses into the form.
Submit a $275 non-refundable application fee (will be applied toward the total cost of your certificate on acceptance).

Application deadline

Applications must be submitted by April 25, 2025. The certificate program runs May through November 2025. Please, only serious candidates are encouraged to apply to this certificate program.

Scholarships

The ASU Lodestar Center thanks BeachFleischman for providing partial sponsorship of our Nonprofit Executive Leadership Certificate program. With support from BeachFleischman, we are offering selected individuals scholarships up to $1,000 each to enroll as candidates in our renowned Executive Leadership Certificate program. A scholarship application will be provided to you after you complete your program application.

Background and experience

How long have you worked in the nonprofit sector and in what capacity?

Provide present duties and responsibilities, including any relevant information that relates to this program.

How many people do you supervise?

Please describe your budget authority in your current role.

Please describe your interaction with your organization's board.

What are your professional and personal goals?

How will the Nonprofit Executive Leadership Certificate be of benefit to you, your career and organization?

What do you hope to get out of this certificate program?

Please Upload your Resume

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