Volunteer Management Group (VMG) offers Certificate Programs in:
Nonprofit Management
Volunteer
Management
Grant Writing
Corporate Philanthropy
These programs are offered online during four terms: Summer Term, Fall Term, Winter Term, Spring Term. These programs are offered in the classroom at Hostos Community College, Bronx, NY, during the college's Spring Semester (March to May) and Fall Semester (October to December). The Nonprofit Management Certificate is offered as a 2-week Summer Intensive at Hostos Community College during July. Each
Certificate Program consists of 8 courses with one course covered each week, or in the case of the Summer Intensive in the classroom, one course is covered each day. The courses are non-credit
courses.
VMG CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS WILL HELP YOU MOVE YOUR CAREER FORWARD
If you wish to move forward in your current position or are considering a career in nonprofit management,
grant writing, corporate philanthropy or volunteer management (as a first
career or a second career) one of the VMG Certificate Programs can help you. Upon
completion of the certificate program, you will have acquired specific knowledge in the core areas of the program and be better prepared to interview
as well as succeed at a job in the nonprofit sector or corporate philanthropy field. The programs are also excellent for undergraduate or graduate students trying to gain real-world knowledge and information to decide on a particular area of concentration for their studies.
Volunteer
Management and Nonprofit Management - Please check back in September for dates.
Grant Writing
and Corporate Philanthropy - Please check back in
September for dates.
SPRING (April-May-June)
Volunteer
Management and Nonprofit Management - Please check back in December 2010 for dates.
Grant Writing
and Corporate Philanthropy - Please check back in December
2010 for dates.
SUMMER (June-July-August)
Volunteer
Management and Nonprofit Management - Please check back in February 2011
for dates.
Grant Writing
and Corporate Philanthropy - Please check back in February 2011
for dates.
Each online class is 4 hours of
instruction divided into 2 evenings
for 2 hours each evening. This unique Part 1 and Part 2 schedule
provides
students time in between
each class to take on a "VMG Challenge Assignment" related to the
material covered in Part 1 of the class. Students return for Part 2 of
the course and discuss how they tackled the challenge assignment and
what they learned. This
"challenge assignment" method provides opportunities for students to
become engaged in the content of the material they are learning as it
pertains
to the real world.
Upon completion of the 8
courses comprising a certificate, you will receive a Certificate of
Completion for that particular program. Certificates are awarded by VMG.
Volunteer Management Certificate Program The Volunteer Management Certificate program offers
a formalized approach to planning, implementing and maintaining a volunteer
program management strategy for nonprofit, educational, government, and
community-based organizations. Students address issues in the field of
volunteer management and learn best practices relevant to today's volunteer
manager.
For those working in the nonprofit field, shifting to
management brings real challenges, as well as opportunities. The Nonprofit
Management Certificate Program offers entry- and mid-level nonprofit employees
the opportunity to develop new skill sets to move within or beyond their
current organizations. This program is also excellent for those looking to
change their career into nonprofit management, those looking to start a
nonprofit, and those who are in undergraduate or graduate school and are trying
to decide on a particular concentration in the field.
The Grant Writing Certificate Program is a must for anyone
seeking funding through government grants, foundation grants, specialty grants
and more. This program will unveil the secrets behind how to identify
prospects, write a winning proposal and professionally apply for grants.
The Corporate Philanthropy Certificate program offers a
unique professional credential for those looking to begin or further their
careers in corporate philanthropy, workplace giving and volunteerism or social
responsibility. Each course covers a key area in the field and is taught by a
leading corporate philanthropy professional that brings real-world practice to
the discussion.
