Current Trends in Nonprofit Management

To effectively manage a nonprofit organization, leaders need to be aware of the current trends, challenges, and best practices that are shaping the sector. This course will provide an overview of the key topics that are the focus of today's nonprofit leaders. You will learn about the ways in which the nonprofit sector is changing, as well as some new approaches to leadership, strategic planning, marketing, and fundraising. This course will also explore how nonprofits can grow, sustain themselves in challenging times, and utilize data and technology to improve their performance and assess their progress.

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the ways in which the nonprofit sector is changing
• Explain how nonprofits can foster diversity and inclusion
• Outline strategies for managing change and uncertainty
• Describe the benefits and challenges of diversifying nonprofit revenue streams
• List key revenue streams for today's nonprofit organizations
• Describe some of the current best practices for online marketing
• Outline the role of data in measuring performance
• Describe how nonprofit organizations can collect and use data
• List some of the key factors that make a nonprofit sustainable in the long term

Learn how nonprofits are projected to change in the futureKey Features

• Mobile-friendly
• Audio-enabled
• Badge and credit-awarding
• Fully accessible
• Games & Flashcards
• Expert-supported
• Video content

Notes

Estimated time to complete: 3 hours

This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs.