CERTIFICATE IN NONPROFIT TECHNOLOGY
Technology isn’t just about the tools—it’s about the systems, people, and mindset behind them. This certificate helps nonprofit professionals explore digital equity, innovation, and sustainability to build long-term technology capacity that supports your mission and your community.
Through the 9 courses included in this certificate, you’ll learn how to approach nonprofit technology with strategy, equity, and sustainability in mind—regardless of your role or tech skill level.
Explore how the role of technology has evolved in the sector and how it now directly shapes your ability to deliver impact.
Learn how to use frameworks like Martec’s Law and the Theory of Disruption to identify gaps and promote long-term, mission-aligned innovation.
Understand the four elements of digital equity and how to move your organization toward a more adaptive, mature approach to technology.
Audit your tools, map your systems, and set clear goals for building stronger, smarter, and more inclusive tech practices.
Gain practical tools and insights to support innovation, sustainability, and digital equity in your role.
Each certificate includes nine bite-sized, 15-minute courses packed with video lessons, reflection exercises, knowledge checks, and interactive activities. Even better? They're fully mobile-friendly, so you can learn anytime, anywhere—right from your phone or tablet.
Incorporating 9 micro-learning courses, learning checks, and a reflective workbook.
Checking your savvy on 5 related leadership competencies.
Complete the coursework for both a brag-worthy certificate of completion plus 3 CFRE points.
Thousands of nonprofit professionals have completed courses and certificates on the Merit® Nonprofit Professional Development platform. Here are just a few of their thoughts.
I came in thinking this was about software—and left thinking totally differently about what tech means for our mission.
- James T., Nashville, TN
This helped me finally connect our tech decisions to long-term strategy and accessibility.
- Alina G., Portland, OR
Clear, practical, and surprisingly inspiring for a tech-focused course!
- Maribel H., Miami, FL
Whether you manage the space or just work in it—this training helps you improve it.
Merit® is a signature product of the Nonprofit Help Center, a company founded in 2018 by Dr. Emilie Socash. The Nonprofit Help Center team helps nonprofits and the people who power them go from mission impossible to mission unstoppable with a just-for-nonprofits suite of capacity-building solutions, fixing what's holding them back.
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