The Certificate program has been POSTPONED. It will now meet virtually every Wednesday from March 24 - June 9, 2021 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.

Take your career to the next level. The Certificate Program in Nonprofit Management is a joint venture between Nonprofit Solutions and Brandman University, designed specifically to help participants prepare for leadership positions with nonprofit organizations.

The 12-session survey curriculum examines the fundamental governance and management skills required to lead mission-driven organizations. Participants will learn:

• History of the Nonprofit Sector
• Governance, Accountability and Regulation
• Mission Alignment/Strategic Planning/Evaluation
• Leadership/Management
• Human Resources
• Financial Management
• Marketing and Branding
• Resource Development
• Advocacy
• Technology

Participants will complete a final project related to an area of their choice.

Who Should Attend

• Managers looking to move into senior or executive leadership roles in the nonprofit sector
• Volunteer Leaders/Board Members in nonprofit organizations

Price includes the $75 materials fee and textbook.

NOTE: Brandman University requires a minimum of six (6) participants to run the program. If there are less than the minimum, the program may be postponed or cancelled. Participants are then eligible to adjust to the new schedule or receive a full full refund. Call 858-292-5702 for more information.

See Nonprofit Solutions Special Programs website page or Brandman University certificate website page for more details.

Facilitated by Jesus Sanchez, MA - Jesus has over 12 years in the nonprofit sector. He began his professional career working at Voices for Children (VFC) as an Advocacy Supervisor where he managed volunteers known as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). Jesus guided his volunteers through the child dependency system in San Diego, helping them effectively advocate for foster youth. While at VFC, Jesus was also their outreach coordinator and served on several committees to improve work life and company culture as well as show recognition to volunteers. Jesus recently returned to VFC as a volunteer CASA and is embracing the opportunity to be on the front-line of the organization.

Jesus held leadership positions at San Diego Pride, where he planned the annual Pride Parade and oversaw over 1000 volunteers. In his time at Pride, Jesus built a leadership team of individuals that raised the bar in professionalism and leadership. Jesus has experience serving on a nonprofit board and has consulted with several local nonprofit organizations regarding board leadership, volunteer policies and procedures, ethics policies, and program design.

Most recently, Jesus ran the alumni volunteer programs at UC San Diego (UCSD) and has played an integral role in elevating the recognition of UCSD alumni volunteers. He has developed programming to increase the engagement of volunteers and created opportunities for more volunteers to participate in leadership roles.

Jesus is a graduate from the University of San Diego with a masters degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management.