Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Lead a Meaningful Mission
Bridgewater College’s Certificate in Nonprofit Management provides you with a necessary foundation in the operation, finances and governance of nonprofit organizations.
With only 12 credits, you can complete the certificate in two semesters or less. You can easily choose to add courses and complete your master’s degree after earning this certificate.
Certificate Program (12 Credits)
Find Your Own Path
Required Courses:
- MNPM 501: Strategic Management: People, Purpose, and Performance (3 Credits)
- MNPM 502: Nonprofit Governance and Leadership (3 Credits)
- MNPM 503: Nonprofit Economics & Financial Management (3 Credits)
Choose One of the Following Three Courses:
- MNPM 505: Human Resource Development (3 Credits)
- MNPM 506: Marketing and Communications for Nonprofits (3 Credits)
- MNPM 507: Fundraising and Resource Development (3 Credits)
Certificate in Content Development
Content Development Skills that Count
- Streamlined, fully online program designed for professionals.
- Master the art and science of high-impact digital messaging.
- Bridge the gap between creative storytelling and strategic execution.
- Produce compelling content that resonates in a crowded digital landscape.
Certificate Program (12 Credits)
High-level application immerses students in the mechanics of digital production, persuasive communication, and multi-platform narrative.
Through a curriculum that balances creative technique with strategic theory, you will learn to navigate the complexities of modern public relations and digital influence.
Graduates emerge with a refined portfolio and the expertise to craft targeted content for diverse audiences—positioning them as essential assets for brands, agencies, and mission-driven organizations.
Develop Deep Learning Skills
Required Courses:
- DMS 515: Digital Media Production Strategies
- DMS 520: Multimedia Storytelling
- DMS 542: PR Strategies and Tactics
- DMS 550: Digital Persuasion
Start is available in any term. Completion in one or two terms, depending on when the student starts.
Certificate in Digital Marketing Analytics & Targeting
Analytics Driven Digital Marketing
- Fully online, data-driven program for professionals.
- Master the precision-side of the digital landscape.
- Transform raw information into actionable audience insights and high-performance campaigns.
- Data is the primary driver of business success; this certificate equips you with the technical and analytical skills you need.
Certificate Program (12 Credits)
This program emphasizes the intersection of human-centered design and quantitative analysis.
Through online coursework in design thinking, public relations, and advanced analytics, you will learn to identify key market segments and optimize digital spend for maximum ROI.
Graduates leave prepared to lead data-centric roles in marketing departments, digital agencies, and tech startups, armed with the ability to target the right audience with the right message at the exact right time.
Courses that Kickstart your Career
Required Courses:
- DMS 500: Design Thinking & Strategy
- DMS 542: PR Strategies and Tactics
- DMS 545: Digital Marketing Analytics
- DMS 546: Digital Campaign Targeting
Completion in 2 or 3 terms, depending on entry term.
