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Nonprofit Leadership Certification
Who is Eligible for Certification?
Past Certificants
Location Details
Course Fees & Certification Requirements
Scholarships & Loans Available!  *NEW*
How to Apply
Instructors
Registration Policies
Questions / Contact Us

Courses are held in SMU’s Dallas Campus buildings. Specific building, room and parking will be communicated prior to each session.

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Course Fees & Certification Requirements

Application fee: $25 (one-time, non-refundable)

Pay Up Front & Save $300!
Discount Registration fee: $2,100 members / $2,700 non-members per semester (12 sessions) if paid upfront
(includes books, materials and any food and beverages)

Regular Registration fee: Pay as you go $200 members / $250 non-members per half-day session, a total for the series of $2,400 members / $3,000 non-members.

Worried about the cost?  See below for a new loan option from Sallie Mae.

Certification: All 12 sessions must be completed for certification.  A minimum of 9 sessions must be taken during the enrolled semester with any remaining courses completed during the next available semester.

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Scholarships & Loans Available!

Scholarships Available  *NEW*

Through the generous support of ExxonMobil, the Center for Nonprofit Management is able to grant a one-time award of two (2) full scholarships to participate in the 2011-2012 Nonprofit Leadership Certificate (NPLC).

Scholarship Eligibility:
You must meet all of the following criteria to qualify for scholarship application:

• You must meet the program pre-requisites as outlined in the description for application to the NPLC
• You must complete an application and registration form for the NPLC in addition to this application
• You must be a full time paid senior staff person of a nonprofit organization
• Your organization must be a member in good standing with the Center for Nonprofit Management
• Your organization must demonstrate its 501c3 status by providing a copy of your IRS Determination Letter
• Your organization’s budget size is currently between $50,000 and $500,000
• The work of your organization falls within the giving priorities for ExxonMobil as outlined on application
• Maximum of one award per organization

Download 2011-2012 Scholarship Application.  Application Deadline: Sep. 1, 2011

Smart Option Student Loan Update:

The Sallie Mae Smart Option Student Loan is the ideal solution for students who choose a private student loan to cover the full cost of attendance. With the Smart Option Student Loan, students on average save up to 34 percent as compared to a traditional private student loan by making affordable interest payments while they’re in school—saving students hundreds, even thousands.

• 2% Upromise reward for making on-time interest payments
• .25% interest rate reduction for making payments through ACH
• Cosigner release after 12 on-time payments after graduation
• Cancellation of loan due to death & disability of borrower

Click here to apply for the loan with Sallie Mae.

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1. Step One: Complete the Application Form
   
   The Application process is open year-round and you may apply at any time.
   
   APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR 2011-2012:
   Thursday, September 1, 2011
   
   Download an application form. The one-time, non-refundable $25 application fee is due with the application form.
   
   Return application to:
   Center for Nonprofit Management
   2902 Floyd, Dallas, TX 75204
   Fax: 214-821-3845
   Email: Education@cnmdallas.org
   
   
2. Step Two: Complete the Registration Form
   
   Complete the registration form and select your payment option and method of payment.
   
   Download the 2011-2012 registration form.
   
   
3. Step Three: Return the completed Registration Form with payment.
   
   Return the form with a check to:
   Center for Nonprofit Management
   2902 Floyd, Dallas, TX 75204
   
   or with credit card information via fax to 214-821-3845 or e-mail to Education@cnmdallas.org.  
   

All courses are taught by instructors with extensive backgrounds in leadership development. All instructors have an advanced academic degree, other appropriate professional licenses or designations (CPA, CFRE, etc.), or have demonstrated experience and accomplishments that make them experts in their fields.

To learn more about Center instructors and view their bios, click here.

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Homework & Communication Policies for the Nonprofit Leadership Certificate
The Leadership Certificate requires participants’ commitment to completing homework such as outside reading, assessment instruments, and other assignments. Students can expect to spend at least two hours a week outside of class time on each required course.  To be eligible for the sessions involving the Strengthsfinder and DiSC assessments, participants MUST complete online instruments by the stated faculty deadlines. Due to the extensive faculty preparation needed for these sessions, there will be NO EXCEPTIONS to this requirement.

Center for Nonprofit Management staff will routinely communicate with participants in the Leadership Certificate program to ensure participants are kept current regarding assignments, deadlines, opportunities, and other series developments. Participants are expected to promptly review and respond to all electronic and telephonic communications from Center staff and faculty regarding the program.

Other General Policies
Students must enroll before attending a course; instructors will not accept enrollment fees. A confirmation e-mail containing course location and a campus map will be sent to enrolled students. Students are encouraged to contact the Center for Nonprofit Management if confirmation is not received. The Center for Nonprofit Management and SMU reserve the right to substitute instructors, change course locations, cancel courses, adjust curricula or schedules, and limit enrollment.

Cancellation and Refund Policy
Notification of the intent to withdraw from the series must be submitted in writing via e-mail, fax, or mail at least 48 hours prior to the first scheduled class session in order to receive a refund. No refunds are permitted after a session begins. Should a session be cancelled by the Center for Nonprofit Management and SMU, full tuition will be transferred or refunded.

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For questions about the Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program, contact 214.826.3470 or e-mail Education@cnmdallas.org.

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