This course will help you to establish and/or strengthen your working knowledge of financial management processes and procedures so that you can make informed decisions. Course topics and learning activities are specifically targeted to individuals who are not currently engaged in finance positions as well as those who are looking for a refresher.

Among other topics, we will discuss the importance of financial management for a nonprofit organization’s sustainability and try to remove some of the mystery about finance, budgets and the legal obligations of 501©3 organizations. We will explore policies and procedures that are essential to every nonprofit’s success, distinguish different types of financial statements used in financial management, and identify reporting requirements needed to stay in compliance with the IRS.

This course requires the participant to have basic literacy with spreadsheets (such as Excel).

Course Details

• 100% online
• Activities include readings, discussions and hands-on exercises.
• 50 hours of learning
• Fee: $550
• Registration Deadline: Thursday, March 16, 2023 at noon CT

Certificate in Nonprofit Management
The University of Illinois Chicago’s Certificate in Nonprofit Management (CNM) program provides a comprehensive suite of 100% online, non-credit courses designed for individuals working in or with the nonprofit industry. These courses cover a variety of topics integral to running a nonprofit organization, and will help build a strong and effective organization by educating employees. UIC offers 12 courses – take just one course or multiple courses, depending on your learning and career goals. You must complete three courses to earn UIC’s Certificate in Nonprofit Management.

These courses are being offered starting Thursday, March 23 and run through Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

• Nonprofit Finance for Nonfinancial Managers I (Register below!)
• Marketing Management