CERTIFICATE IN NONPROFIT STRATEGIC PLANNING
Strategic planning isn’t just about creating a document—it’s about making smart, adaptable decisions that move your mission forward. This certificate will equip you with the mindset, methods, and motivation to lead effective, action-driven strategic planning for your nonprofit.
Through the 9 courses included in this certificate, you'll gain the frameworks, skills, and leadership tools to drive meaningful strategic planning that turns vision into action.
Learn how strategic planning is an action, an ability, and a leadership approach, and how adaptive strategy helps nonprofits navigate change with confidence.
Discover how learning organizations thrive, assess your nonprofit’s readiness for strategic planning, and apply the Theory of Change model for more effective decision-making.
Follow a clear roadmap through the six essential phases of nonprofit strategic planning and integrate the strategic choice cascade to align decisions with mission impact.
Understand self-determination theory, motivation, and resistance, and how factors like self-preservation, altruism, and competition influence how you and your team engage with strategic planning.
Learn how to plan, adapt, and lead with confidence in today’s nonprofit landscape.
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.
This certificate gave our team the structure we needed to align our goals, create realistic strategies, and adapt to challenges with confidence.
- Chris D. (Dallas, TX)
I have a clear framework and tools to turn big ideas into actionable steps for my nonprofit.
-Morgan, R. (Nashville, TN)
I now understand how motivation, learning culture, and decision-making psychology all tie into successful strategic planning. This course was an eye-opener!
- Nancy C. (Ocala, FL)
Gain the skills, tools, and frameworks to lead effective strategic planning for your nonprofit.
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