Merit: Online Nonprofit Training Courses for Capacity Building

Merit® Nonprofit Professional Development Certificates

No talking heads, just transformational training for nonprofit professionals

Each of Merit's certificates offer a 3-hour immersive learning experience designed for busy team members to gain practical skills and immediately apply them in their roles. Each certificate includes nine thoughtfully curated modules and concludes with a guided personal learning plan to ensure actionable results. Many of the certificates also offer 3 CFRE points.

Interested in several topics? Be sure to check out the Certificate in Nonprofit Capacity Building!

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Nonprofit Leadership Certificates

Nonprofit leadership is all about the ability to articulate a clear vision for the organization and incentivize everyone to achieve that vision. This group of certificates supports the core idea that leadership is what makes change happen.

Certificate in Nonprofit Community Leadership
Unlock the skills to engage communities, build coalitions, and drive collective action for lasting impact.

3 CFRE Points

Certificate in Nonprofit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Learn how to foster belonging, break down barriers, and build an inclusive culture that empowers everyone to thrive.

3 CFRE Points

Certificate in Nonprofit Mission-Focused Leadership

Discover the strategies to inspire your team, align actions, and lead your nonprofit with unwavering purpose.

3 CFRE Points

Organizational Learning Certificates

Organizational learning is all about the ability to collect, process, and use information about a nonprofit's programs, operations, and external environment in order to deliver on its mission. These certificates help nonprofit professionals better understand their organization's strengths and weaknesses in order to fulfill their vision and mission.

Certificate in Nonprofit Advocacy Success
Influence policies, inspire change, and amplify your voice to tackle the root causes of the issues you care about.

3 CFRE Points

Certificate in Nonprofit Environmental Context
Navigate external trends and challenges with confidence, ensuring your nonprofit remains relevant and impactful.

3 CFRE Points

Certificate in Nonprofit Organizational Capacity
Strengthen the foundation of your nonprofit with strategies that ensure growth, sustainability, and effectiveness.

Certificate in Nonprofit Performance Assessment
Learn to measure what matters, drive improvement, and empower your team to achieve its full potential.

Certificate in Nonprofit Population Needs
Identify and address the real needs of your community with targeted strategies that deliver meaningful results.

3 CFRE Points

Certificate in Nonprofit Program Success
Master the art of designing, delivering, and evaluating programs that truly make a difference.

3 CFRE Points

Resource Generating Certificates

Resource generation is how we power our missions, and these certificates look to build up the individual and organizational ability to is the capacity of an organization to raise the resourcesneeded to operate, as well as its ability to incentivize others to support the organization in doing so. This collection of certificates helps nonprofits build their organizational strengths around fundraising as well as stakeholder engagement.

Certificate in Nonprofit Board Fundraising
Turn your board members into fundraising champions who secure the resources your nonprofit needs to thrive.

3 CFRE Points

Certificate in Nonprofit Donor Cultivation
Learn to build authentic relationships that inspire generosity and create lifelong supporters of your cause.

3 CFRE Points

Certificate in Nonprofit Grantmaker Relationships
Secure sustainable funding with confidence by building trust and alignment with the grantmakers who fuel your work.

3 CFRE Points

Certificate in Nonprofit Marketing
Craft compelling campaigns that raise awareness, drive engagement, and make your mission unforgettable.

3 CFRE Points

Certificate in Nonprofit Partnership

Build powerful collaborations that expand your reach, share resources, and amplify your mission.

3 CFRE Points

Certificate in Nonprofit Staff Fundraising
Empower your team to confidently connect with donors and elevate your nonprofit’s fundraising success.

3 CFRE Points

Nonprofit Management Certificates

Nonprofit management is the necessary skillset (and mindset) that helps us utilize the human and financial resources in an efficient and effective manner toward our nonprofit's mission. These certificates explore the strengths and challenges at play in nonprofit management and nonprofit leadership.

Certificate in Nonprofit Community Collaboration
Work together with partners to solve big challenges, drive impact, and create lasting change.

Certificate in Nonprofit Facilities Management
Create safe, functional, and welcoming spaces and places that enhance your nonprofit’s operations and impact.

3 CFRE Points

Certificate in Nonprofit Professional Development
Invest in growth to unlock your own potential and design learning experiences that help your team thrive in a rapidly changing world.

3 CFRE Points

Certificate in Nonprofit Program Implementation
Transform plans into action with strategies that deliver programs and services effectively and efficiently.

3 CFRE Points

Certificate in Nonprofit Staff Deployment
Maximize your team’s effectiveness by aligning skills with roles and optimizing resources for success.

3 CFRE Points

Certificate in Nonprofit Staff Recruitment and Retention
Attract, nurture, and retain the talented individuals who power your nonprofit’s success.

3 CFRE Points

Certificate in Nonprofit Technology
Leverage digital tools to streamline operations, engage stakeholders, and amplify your nonprofit’s mission.

3 CFRE Points

Certificate in Nonprofit Volunteer Engagement
Turn volunteers into mission ambassadors with strategies that inspire loyalty and meaningful contributions.

3 CFRE Points

Nonprofit Oversight Certificates

Nonprofit oversight is important at all levels of the organization, and learning how an organization can hold itself accountable for meeting its goals an making an impact is vital to its success. These certificates look at the role of key stakeholders and offer a capacity building approach to improving nonprofit oversight.

Certificate in Nonprofit Financial Oversight
Master the financial strategies that safeguard resources, build trust, and drive mission sustainability.

3 CFRE Points

Certificate in Nonprofit Impact Accountability
Prove your value by tracking outcomes, refining strategies, and driving your nonprofit’s measurable success.

3 CFRE Points

Certificate in Nonprofit Implementation Accountability
Ensure your strategic plans are more than ideas—make them actionable, measurable, and impactful.

3 CFRE Points

Nonprofit Planning Certificates

Nonprofit planning abilities are what power an organization's strategies, and planning is a necessary skillset for all nonprofit professionals. These certificates support the nonprofit professional's ability to deliver results and plan for a strong future.

Certificate in Nonprofit Decision Making
Make confident, informed decisions that align with your mission and propel your nonprofit forward.

3 CFRE Points

Certificate in Nonprofit Strategic Planning
Chart a clear path to success with plans that prioritize goals, allocate resources, and inspire action.

3 CFRE Points