Continuing Education

Nonprofit Leadership Academy

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Level Up Your Nonprofit Career

The Aims Nonprofit Leadership Academy (NLA) supports the nonprofit sector with applied professional development leadership courses that can lead to a certificate in nonprofit leadership.

Skill Building: Coursework is designed to be applied immediately in the workplace.

Flexible Format: Course lengths range from one-day workshops to four- to eight-week courses, offered in various modalities (online, in-person, hybrid).

Diverse Topics: Choose the topic that you need to focus on by exploring a wide range of relevant courses- tailored to meet the evolving needs of nonprofit professionals.

Our next classes begin October 22. Register Today.

Scholarship Information

The Weld Trust is a proud supporter of nonprofit leadership development brought to you by the Nonprofit Leadership Academy.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. See application for eligibility. We encourage all interested professionals to apply! The priority deadline for fall semester classes is September 20.

View the scholarship application.

What students are saying about the program:

"I have been waiting for a course like this! With 16 years of experience in nonprofits, I've already gained a wealth of knowledge through this course—insights that have already helped me become a more well-rounded professional and better prepared for future roles in nonprofit management. As this class is ending, I can't help but feel a bit sad, but I am encouraged to continue my education with what is to come in this academy." - Kodie Rosten, CASA Program Administrator for Life Stories, a Colorado child and family advocacy nonprofit

“Everyone brings a different perspective, seeing the different directions everyone took on assignments was eye-opening. We were all learning from each other, not just the instructors. There’s a lot of value in class discussions.” - Jessica Standiferd, Communications, Marketing and Outreach Activities Manager for Connections for Independent Living

Course and Certificate Information

Classes can be taken a la carte or count toward a Nonprofit Leadership Academy certificate. To declare your intent to pursue the certificate, email continuingeducation@aims.edu.

To earn a Nonprofit Leadership Academy Certificate, students must complete five courses of their choosing. Self-pay students who plan to earn a certificate can receive a 10% discount on all classes. To qualify, students must take a minimum of five courses over the course of 2 years. To access the discount, email continuingeducation@aims.edu

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By completing any five courses, students can receive a Nonprofit Leadership Academy Certificate.

Course Topics and Options Include:

Executive Leadership & Strategy

Fundamentals of Nonprofit Management (recommended as your foundational course)
Nonprofit Leadership in a Digital Age: How to be a Tech Savvy Leader
Nonprofit Leadership Skills for Emerging Leaders
Nonprofit Shared Governance and Executive Leadership
Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Leaders

Human Resources & Team Management

Building and Leading Teams as a Nonprofit Executive
Nonprofit Human Resources: Building High-Impact Teams

Marketing & Communications

Marketing and Communication Planning
Marketing Essentials for Nonprofit Professionals

Funding, Revenue & Finance

Grant Readiness and Grant Writing Intensive
Nonprofit Finance Essentials
Revenue Remix: Rebalancing your Funding for Long-Term Sustainability