Welcome to the Learning Institute for Nonprofit Organizations - a program of The Society For Nonprofit Organizations. The Institute provides affordable, accessible educational programs for all involved in the nonprofit sector.  These programs feature some of the finest experts in the field, and have been taught to over 16,000 learners since our founding in 1996.
Note: All courses may be purchased individually.

Excellence Series (Online / Distance Education)

Focuses on the key result areas of leading and managing a nonprofit organization. Learners may earn 0.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) per course, awarded by Michigan State University.  Learners who complete all 8 courses may also earn a Certificate of Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership & Management that is jointly awarded by the Society for Nonprofit Organizations (SNPO) and Michigan State University (Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation and Resource Studies - CARRS).  Courses include the following:

• Strategic Planning (Frank Martinelli)
• Resource Development (Jimmie Alford)
• Board Governance (Carol Weisman)
• Marketing (Karen Fox)
• Mission-Based Mgmt (Peter Brinckerhoff)
• Social Entrepreneurship (Jerr Boschee)
• Volunteer Mgmt (Susan Ellis)
• Strategic Alliances (David Campbell & Richard Jones)
    

Webinar Training (Live/Recordings- Certificate & CEU's Not Available)

Training on current areas of interest ("hot topics") and other specialized training for nonprofit professionals:

• Board Governance: Board Committees as Powerful Governing Engines
  Instructed by Doug Eadie
  06/18/2008, 1-2:30pm EDT
  
  
• Generations: The Challenge of a Lifetime for Your Nonprofit
  Instructed by Peter Brinckerhoff
  Recorded on 4/30/08
  
  
• Board Governance: Meeting the Governing Challenge
  Instructed by Doug Eadie
  Recorded on 12/05/07
  
  
• Communicating Expectations that Raise the Bar for the Board
  Instructed by Terrie Temkin
  Recorded on 05/23/07
  
  
• Developing a Winning Communications Plan
  Instructed by Debbie Mason
  Recorded on 06/13/07
  
  

Enrichment Series (Videotape Only - Certificate & CEU's Not Available)

Builds on the curriculum of the Excellence Series by offering additional valuable learning opportunities. Including the following titles:

• Outcome Measurement (Margaret Plantz)
• Outcome Measurement II (Harry Hatry)
• Planned Giving (Payson Wild, Jr)
• Financial Management (Tom McLaughlin)

Instructional Design

Every program that is produced by the Learning Institute includes:

• Nationally recognized faculty members.
• Video case-studies illustrating profiles of excellence in the nonprofit sector.
• Course materials including practical management tools, an organizational assessment tool, teaching outline, bibliography, glossary of terms and other resources.
• Additional assignments allowing participants to earn a Certificate of Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership and Management awarded by the Society for Nonprofit Organizations.
• Complimentary resources including: articles, FAQ's, and course assignments.