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UNIVERSITY DISTINCTIONS Ranked #2 among the nation s top undergraduate business schools by Bloomberg Businessweek Ranked #15 among the best national universities by U.S. News & World Report Ranked #9 among the best undergraduate business programs by U.

2 UNIVERSITY DISTINCTIONS Ranked #2 among the nation s top undergraduate business schools by Bloomberg Businessweek Ranked #15 among the best national universities by U.S. News & World Report Ranked #9 among the best undergraduate business programs by U.S. News & World Report Ranked #25 among the nation s top graduate business schools by Bloomberg Businessweek ACCREDITATION The University of Notre Dame has received a full, 10-year accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. The Mendoza College of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the primary accrediting association of American schools of business. Contact Us Today! Intl NotreDameOnline.com Become a Greater Force for Good With Nonprofit Education 100% Online! Community service and volunteerism have been core values and traditions of the University of Notre Dame since its founding in Today, about 80% of all Notre Dame degreeseeking students participate in some form of voluntary service-learning. Post-graduation, approximately 10% of them devote a year or more to helping those in need all over the globe. It is this rich tradition of service that makes the University of Notre Dame a leader in nonprofit education. MEET THE GROWING DEMAND OF THE NONPROFIT SECTOR Notre Dame s Mendoza College of Business has expanded its link between education and service by offering 100% online nonprofit certificate programs. These programs meet the increasing demand for professionals who recognize that nonprofits are businesses and, as such, need leaders who possess not only a servant heart, but a strong business mind. Each program is designed to build a particular set of skills necessary for nonprofit success - from strategic decision-making and fundraising to executive leadership. Choose from Executive Certificates in Transformational Nonprofit Leadership, Nonprofit Fund Development and Nonprofit Leadership and Management. With 100% online video-based learning, you ll earn valuable credentials from a respected, accredited university around your busy schedule and develop skills vital to creating measurable, enduring change in society. Leadership in this sector is changing. For example, the human service part of the nonprofit world historically recruited leaders who were educated in such program specialties as social work or psychology. Now, there is a very definite trend toward awarding the top executive positions to individuals with business expertise and experience. Marc Hardy, PhD Nonprofit Executive Programs Director University of Notre Dame 2

NONPROFIT CERTIFICATES PROVIDE YOU WITH THE SKILLS TO FIGHT FOR SOCIAL CHANGE!

the practical knowledge and skills to foster lasting positive effects on the lives of others. EARN A VALUABLE CREDENTIAL IN JUST WEEKS!

Don t miss this opportunity to advance your organization s mission with skills you can start applying immediately.

3 NONPROFIT CERTIFICATES PROVIDE YOU WITH THE SKILLS TO FIGHT FOR SOCIAL CHANGE! Whether you are looking to enter the nonprofit field or receive training for yourself, staff or board members, Notre Dame s nonprofit certificate programs can enhance your effectiveness and provide the practical knowledge and skills to foster lasting positive effects on the lives of others. EARN A VALUABLE CREDENTIAL IN JUST WEEKS! Learn to navigate the nonprofit environment from some of today s most successful nonprofit leaders. Don t miss this opportunity to advance your organization s mission with skills you can start applying immediately. Program Benefits Leverage leadership and management skills to drive transformational change Develop winning techniques for approaching and persuading donors Improve your nonprofit business acumen in areas such as budgeting and finance Increase your capacity for successful board leadership and management Transform program measurement from a punitive exercise to a healthy growth opportunity Motivate and empower employees to have a positive impact on nonprofit success Understand federal and state laws that impact employment relationships CAREER-BUILDING CREDENTIALS Complete three courses in a track and earn your Executive Certificate. EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATE IN TRANSFORMATIONAL TRANSFORMATIONAL NONPROFIT NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATE EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATE IN IN NONPROFIT FUND NONPROFIT FUND NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENTAND MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATE IN NONPROFIT NONPROFIT HUMAN LEADERSHIP AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT Principles of Leading Principles Transformational of Leading Nonprofits Transformational Nonprofits Principles of Leading Principles of Leading Transformational Nonprofits Principles of Leading Transformational Nonprofits Transformational Nonprofits Principles of Leading Transformational Principles Nonprofits of Leading (required) Transformational Nonprofits Leading Nonprofit Boards Leading Nonprofit Boards Fundraising & Grant Strategies Fundraising & Grant Strategies Effective Grant Proposal Writing Effective Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies Effective Grant Proposal Writing Leading Nonprofit Boards Effective Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies Nonprofit Business Administration Nonprofit Business Administration Legal (required) Issues in Human Resource Management Leading Nonprofit Boards or Legal Issues in HR Management (choose one) Human Resource Management Who Should Register? These Executive Certificates were created for those who are new to the nonprofit sector and lack formal business and funding skills, as well as managers and board members already within these organizations who are looking to enhance their own effectiveness. These programs will teach you the skills and methods nonprofit organizations utilize to meet unique and increasingly difficult challenges. 3

EXPERIENCE AN UNMATCHED ONLINE CLASSROOM Immerse yourself in a dynamic, interactive, multimedia environment that lets you study at your convenience, around your busy schedule.

4 EXPERIENCE AN UNMATCHED ONLINE CLASSROOM Immerse yourself in a dynamic, interactive, multimedia environment that lets you study at your convenience, around your busy schedule. Communicate with professors during virtual office hours and interact with instructors and fellow students in real time on discussion boards, in online chat rooms and via . View streaming video lectures anytime, anywhere and even access classroom features from your smartphone. Do everything online in your own time, so you can work full time and continue your education, impacting your organization s bottom line in a very positive way! CONVENIENCE AND FLEXIBILITY Professor-led classes through online streaming video Chat rooms, discussion boards and Blackboard Collaborate sessions for rich, real-time interaction with professors and students alike Ability to study anytime, anywhere No required login times 24/7 access Multimedia access not a book-in-abox, go-it-alone program Contact Us Today! Intl NotreDameOnline.com DISCOVER HOW TO TRANSFORM SOCIETY FOR THE BETTER 100% ONLINE! Gain the skills to help nonprofit organizations achieve positive, measurable social change, raise the capital to finance social programs, and operate effectively as a business. Successfully complete the required courses for your program and receive a total of four certificates: three individual course certificates and an Executive Certificate. EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATE COURSES Principles of Leading Transformational Nonprofits A requirement for each nonprofit executive certificate program, this introductory course provides the foundational knowledge you will need as a nonprofit advocate and leader. You ll learn the fundamentals of managing and leading nonprofit organizations as you explore key topics such as budgeting and finance, nonprofit advocacy and more. Leading Nonprofit Boards Expand your knowledge of philanthropy and the fundamentals of board governance, strategic issues, management roles, and the responsibilities of directors. Learn what it means to effectively manage the important relationship between a nonprofit organization s executives and board members. Fundraising & Grant Strategies Explore the realities of raising funds and the concepts behind successful fundraising and grant writing. As you do, you will become familiar with the diverse philanthropic landscape and grasp key strategies essential for raising the funds to finance and maintain your organization s transformative social programs. Effective Grant Proposal Writing Examine every phase of creating a successful grant, from preparation through post-submittal follow-up. Start by discovering how to apply key funding research tools in a practical manner and recognize factors contributing to successful funding efforts in areas including social, religion, arts and sciences, international and education. Then, take advantage of a unique opportunity to create your own grant proposal that can potentially be funded at the end of the course. You ll also review peer proposals as you consider how grant narrative elements can influence funders decisions. At the conclusion of the course, one participant will be awarded $500 toward their winning grant proposal. Effective Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies Discover today s most successful fundraising methods and theories. Not only will you learn to identify and motivate prospects, you will also discover the pivotal role of both funding sources and human capital resources. Most importantly, you will enhance your ability to raise and manage funds that fuel your transformative social programs. 4

Nonprofit Business Administration Develop and refine your business acumen in areas such as resource allocation, advocacy and communications.

5 Nonprofit Business Administration Develop and refine your business acumen in areas such as resource allocation, advocacy and communications. Learn to establish an effective nonprofit narrative, become a social entrepreneur and more. Throughout the course, you ll gain a greater understanding and personal awareness of the entire nonprofit sector. And you ll build the skills to strengthen your mission through research, advocacy, collaboration and structural adaptation. Legal Issues in Human Resource Management Help ensure your organization is compliant with the laws and regulations governing employment relationships. This course will explore what you need to know about discrimination law, labor law, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the principle of respondeat superior. It also reveals the variety of legal resources available to guide managers as they make employment-related decisions in the private sector. UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME ONLINE FACULTY Notre Dame s certificate programs are taught by many of the same faculty who teach on campus at the topranked Mendoza College of Business. Through Notre Dame s certificate programs, you get access to these expert professors in your choice of convenient online programs. Notable Faculty Notre Dame s faculty members have made notable contributions in the nonprofit sector, including Dr. Marc Hardy, who has served as board member of several nonprofit organizations, as well as Thomas J. Harvey, chosen by the Council on Social Work Education as one of the 50 pioneers within the field of social work during the past 50 years. Published Authors Instructors from the Mendoza College of Business are recognized experts who have authored many notable books and articles on the subject of nonprofits. Contact Us Today! Intl NotreDameOnline.com 5

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6 Contact Us Today! Intl NotreDameOnline.com One simple call connects you to a broad range of benefits. You will be assigned an enrollment services representative who serves as your contact for nonacademic issues answering questions about financing options, helping you to enroll in the next class and more. Technical support personnel are available 24 hours a day, and other professionals are also easily accessible every step of the way. CERTIFICATE PROGRAM FEES Executive Certificate in Transformational Nonprofit Leadership Principles of Leading Transformational Nonprofits* $1,980 Leading Nonprofit Boards* $1,980 Fundraising & Grant Strategies* $1,980 TOTAL Special Package: All three courses (a $945 savings) Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Earn 4.8 CEUs for each course listed above. Professional Development Units (PDUs): Earn 48 PDUs for each course listed above. Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Fund Development $5,940 $4,995 Principles of Leading Transformational Nonprofits* $1,980 Effective Grant Proposal Writing* $1,980 Effective Nonprofit Fundraising Strategies* $1,980 TOTAL Special Package: All three courses (a $945 savings) Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Earn 4.8 CEUs for each course listed above. Professional Development Units (PDUs): Earn 48 PDUs for each course listed above. $5,940 $4,995 Executive Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management Principles of Leading Transformational Nonprofits* (required) $1,980 Nonprofit Business Administration* (required) $1,980 Leading Nonprofit Boards* OR Legal Issues in HR (choose one) $1,980 TOTAL Special Package: All three courses (a $945 savings) Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Earn 4.8 CEUs for each course listed above. Professional Development Units (PDUs): Earn 48 PDUs for each course listed above. $5,940 $4,995 * These courses qualify for CFRE Continuing Education Points. 6

ACE CREDIT RECOMMENDATIONS The American Council on Education s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT) has evaluated and recommended college credit for most of the Notre Dame online

7 ACE CREDIT RECOMMENDATIONS The American Council on Education s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT) has evaluated and recommended college credit for most of the Notre Dame online courses listed in this brochure (excluding Legal Issues in Human Resource Management, which is pending review). For details on the recommended credit amounts, please contact a program representative at or visit WHAT TYPES OF DISCOUNTS AND ASSISTANCE ARE AVAILABLE? Payment Assistance Your program fees may be covered by your company s payment assistance program and may also be tax deductible. Consult your HR department and your tax advisor for more information. Exclusive Military Savings Active U.S. military servicemembers, Reservists, Guardsmen, veterans, spouses and dependents are eligible for special savings of up to 16% off individual course prices. Please call for more information. Alternate Student Loans There are a number of comprehensive, flexible, low-cost loan products specifically designed to help working adults who enroll in an accredited distance-learning undergraduate or graduate degree program or a certificate-granting program. These products offer a quick application and approval process, so that you will be ready to enroll in the next available session. CORPORATE PROGRAMS Unleash the Power of Your Organization Establish a corporate training program and position your organization for positive results. Along with saving your company valuable time and money, you ll provide your employees with the opportunity to learn the necessary skills to lead improvement initiatives that result in measurable sales growth, economic value, customer satisfaction and retention, and employee satisfaction and motivation. Start With a Pilot Program! Register a group of your employees in an online class, and see how their newly acquired knowledge increases productivity and impacts your bottom line. This pilot program offers the following services to your organization: Exclusive corporate pricing A unique, expert-led online session to kick off the course A survey of employees after class to ensure quality and satisfaction An end-of-course review with corporate managers All employees will be in the same online class A DIVERSE NETWORK Join the growing number of companies nationwide who have experienced the University Alliance difference: American Mobile Healthcare Bank of America BASF Corporation Boehringer Ingelheim Booz Allen Hamilton Cigna Defense Acquisition University Deterrent Technology EdLink, LLC FedEx Corporation Genesys Healthcare Hallmark Health Systems HighMark, Inc. Institute of Financial Consultants Interactive Advertising Bureau Johnson & Johnson Kinetic Concepts, Inc. KPMG National Assoc. of Gov t. Contractors National Technical Information Services Pitney Bowes Plexis Healthcare Systems Scholarship Management Services Smith & Nephew STIHL, Inc. SunGard Data Systems The Boeing Corporation Tuition Advisory Services U.S. Armed Forces U.S. Dept. of Defense U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security U.S. Dept. of Labor Wabash National Wackenhut Services, Inc. Xerox Corporation Corporate Rates are Available corp@notredameonline.com 7

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