Overview
The highly regarded Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program improves the effectiveness of nonprofit leaders through targeted focus on personal leadership characteristics and nonprofit leadership best practices.  

Presented by The Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM) and Southern Methodist University (SMU Continuing Education), this program enhances nonprofit agency performance by improving leadership capabilities.

The program was redesigned in the Fall of 2012 to match the skills needed to successfully lead your organization in today's world.  The NEW program has been consolidated into just 8 days spread over a 4-month period.

Who is Eligible to Participate?
The Nonprofit Leadership Certificate is designed for mid-level to senior staff of 501(c) nonprofit organizations who wish to further develop their leadership skills and join a network of the top leaders in the nonprofit sector.

Applicants should have at least 5 years of nonprofit professional experience and should have held their current position for at least two years.

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Participants will:

• Develop skills based on relevant leadership theories and practices in the context of the nonprofit management
• Gain insight into personal leadership strengths and styles
• Build techniques for leading interpersonally- with teams, as mission advocates, and as organizational change agents
• Understand the role of executive leadership in creating a robust organization and a stronger community
• Develop a network of peers to share wisdom, proven practices, and support
• Receive a Nonprofit Leadership Certificate from SMU and CNM

Attendance: In order to earn a certificate of completion, attendance is mandatory at all sessions.

Instructors: All courses are taught by instructors with extensive backgrounds in leadership development. To learn more about CNM instructors and view their bios, click here.

Location Details:  Due to construction and parking challenges on the SMU campus, the 2013 Spring semester of the program will be held at the CCC, 2900 Live Oak Street Dallas, TX 75204.

How to Apply for the Program:

• Submit the application form by August 2, 2013.
• CNM and SMU will select and notify accepted individuals by August 24, 2013.

• Upon acceptance into certificate program, make payment to the Center for Nonprofit Management (education@cnmdallas.org or 214-580-1735).  Checks may be mailed to Center for Nonprofit Management at 2902 Floyd St.  Dallas, TX  75204

Course Fees:
$2,100 members / $2,800 non-members (includes books, materials and any food and beverages).
All fees must be paid in full prior to the start of the first session.

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Cancellation and Refund Policy: Notification of the intent to withdraw from the series must be submitted in writing via e-mail, or mail at least 48 hours prior to the first scheduled class session in order to receive a refund. No refunds are permitted after a session begins. Should a session be cancelled by the Center for Nonprofit Management and SMU, full tuition will be transferred or refunded.

Questions / Contact Us: E-mail Education@cnmdallas.org or call 214.826.3470.