Champion a culture of service and generosity to advance your community, your cause, and your career.

Nonprofit and philanthropic organizations need bold, data-driven leadership to fulfill their missions. Rice University prepares you to inspire and guide employees, donors, and volunteers in Houston and beyond.

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Thoughtful, skilled leaders are essential to nonprofit and philanthropic organizations’ ability to achieve their missions

Rice University’s philanthropy and nonprofit leadership programs help you confidently navigate challenges in funding, finances, personnel, and more.

Online learning experiences designed for working adults give you the ability to build academic and professional relationships within a flexible course framework

Earn a career-advancing certificate in nonprofit leadership or operations in as little as a 5 months

Benefit from a wide variety of learning opportunities, including informative online courses, personalized coaching sessions, and real-world practicum experiences

Rice’s prestigious network connects you–both locally and globally–to nonprofit professionals serving organizations in a variety of roles

Certificate Specific Details

Advance your career and help your organization serve others by earning a nonprofit and philanthropic leadership credential from Rice University.

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Leadership Institute for Nonprofit Executives (LINE) Certificate

Join a cohort of committed nonprofit peers and advance your philanthropic career with this competitive certificate opportunity. Expertly curated course content, personalized coaching, and engaging activities allow you to turn theory into practice and feel confident as you build your reputation as a nonprofit leader.

Starting Fall, Spring

Length 10 Months
Format On-campus or online

Leadership in Action Certificate

Designed for new executive directors or chief executive officers in a nonprofit setting, this certificate helps students build practical organizational management skills. Learn how to collaborate with your board, evaluate your programming, inspire your team, and ensure the sustainability of your organization.

Starting Fall

Length 10 Months
Format On-campus

Nonprofit Finance Certificate

Make inspiring personal connections within the nonprofit community and learn how to meet common financial challenges head-on by earning a certification in nonprofit finance. This cohort-based program will help you cultivate the financial expertise nonprofits need to maintain financial health and stay true to their mission.

Starting Fall, Spring

Length 5 Months
Format On-campus or online

Fundraising Operations Certificate

Ideal for current or prospective fundraising professionals looking to develop expertise in fundraising policy development, data analytics, database management, donor relations, and more. Executives and senior leaders may also benefit from a nuanced understanding of fundraising operations as a way to help teams implement best practices.

Starting Fall, Spring, Summer

Length Flexible
Format Online, on-demand

Fund Development Certificate

Ideal for those early in their nonprofit career or those preparing for the CFRE examination or renewal, this certificate program teaches participants the fundamentals of successful fundraising, even in a challenging economic climate. Choose courses that best fit your professional goals from a wide variety of electives, and apply your new skills to a real-world setting.

Starting Fall, Spring, Summer

Length Flexible
Format Online, on-campus, on-demand

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Do you want to help nonprofit and philanthropic organizations serve their communities skillfully and sustainably?

Leading a nonprofit or philanthropic organization comes with unique challenges. Enrolling in a Nonprofit and Philanthropic professional program at Rice University prepares you to leverage your organization’s existing strengths and create new opportunities for growth and outreach.

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