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Nonprofit Skills®
for Leaders:
Strategic Planning

Nonprofit Skills® for Leaders: Strategic Planning

The Nonprofit Skills® for Leaders: Strategic Planning certificate equips nonprofit leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to develop, communicate, implement, and evaluate effective strategic plans. Learners gain practical skills in communicating strategic plans to diverse audiences, managing implementation through project planning and team leadership, and measuring outcomes using KPIs and evaluation frameworks. Through case studies and real-world applications, the certificate emphasizes aligning organizational purpose with measurable impact, helping nonprofit leaders strengthen decision-making, improve organizational effectiveness, and advance their mission with confidence.

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Features of Loyola’s Program

Through five self-paced courses, you will learn how to define and align your organization's mission and vision, navigate each stage of the strategic planning process, implement strategic initiatives, communicate the plan effectively to stakeholders, and measure results using meaningful performance indicators. Real-world case studies and practical exercises help you apply these concepts to the challenges nonprofit organizations face every day.

More key features of the program: 

  • Mobile-friendly and 100% online 
  • Guidance from subject matter experts 
  • Expert-supported and credit-awarding

Nonprofit Skills® Curriculum

This certificate program explores core strategic planning concepts such as SWOT analysis, SMART objectives, mission and vision development, and the distinct roles of leadership and board members in guiding organizational direction. Learn through five courses that cover the fundamentals of nonprofit leadership and how they can be applied to your organization. 

Certificate Courses:

  • Communicating the Strategy
  • Implementing the Strategy
  • Measuring Results
  • The Strategic Planning Process
  • Establishing Mission and Vision

Crediting Details:

  • ATD CI Credits: 15
  • HRCI Credits: 15
  • SHRM Credits: 15
  • CFRE Credits: 15
  • IACET CEU Credits: 1.50

View course descriptions and more information on the certificate purchasing page.

 

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