Current

Nonprofit

Trends

Course description


To effectively manage a nonprofit organization, leaders need to be aware of the current trends, challenges, and best practices that are shaping the sector. This course by MindEdge will provide an overview of the key topics that are the focus of today's nonprofit leaders. You will learn about the ways in which the nonprofit sector is changing, as well as some new approaches to leadership, strategic planning, marketing, and fundraising. This course will also explore how nonprofits can grow, sustain themselves in challenging times, and utilize data and technology to improve their performance and assess their progress.


You will receive a downloadable OWL Certificate of Completion upon completion of this course.


 

Key Learning Points


  • Describe how nonprofit organizations can collect and use data
  • Describe some of the current best practices for online marketing
  • Describe the benefits and challenges of diversifying nonprofit revenue streams
  • Describe the ways in which the nonprofit sector is changing
  • Explain how nonprofits can foster diversity and inclusion
  • Learn how nonprofits are projected to change in the future
  • List key revenue streams for today's nonprofit organizations
  • List some of the key factors that make a nonprofit sustainable in the long term
  • Outline strategies for managing change and uncertainty
  • Outline the role of data in measuring performance



Key Features


Video, Inline Activities, Post-Assessment


Accessibility Standard


WCAG (AA)/ Section 508



Accreditation


0.3 hours, Professional Development Units (PDU), Certified Fund Raising Executive International (CFRE)

0.3 hours, Professional Development Units (PDU), Project Management Institute (PMI)

0.3 hours, Professional Development Units (PDU), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

0.3 hours, Professional Development Units (PDU), HR Certificate Institute (HRCI)

0.3 hours, Continuing Education Units (CEU), Association for Talent Development (ATD)

0.3 hours, Continuing Education Units (CEU), International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)

0.3 hours, Continuing Education Units (CEU), American Marketing Association (AMA PCM)

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COURSE DETAILS

Average Completion Time

3 hours

  • About the Author

    MindEdge is a leading provider of online training for nonprofits, agencies, corporations, and individuals. Their courses combine narrative learning—featuring simulations, real-world scenarios, and case studies—with innovative technology and a commitment to continuous improvement in content and design. Developed by business school faculty, industry professionals, and subject matter experts, MindEdge courses offer professional accreditation, and enhance skills through interactive exercises, mini-cases, and engaging exercises that learners can immediately put into practice.