Appalachian State University
Non-profit Administration Graduate Certificate
Application Deadlines
Spring Admission
November 1
Fall Admission
July 1
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements vary by program. Learn more
Location
Boone campus
Turn vision into action with expertise in nonprofit leadership
Master the fundamentals of accounting and finance for nonprofit organizations with App State’s Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Administration.
As a student, you will study cost-benefit analysis, fund development, grant writing and financial management to develop the managerial tools necessary to lead healthy organizations while advancing a cause or mission that you’re passionate about.
The program also offers flexibility for you to tailor your studies to your particular field of interest, and you will complete a faculty-guided research project that is applicable to your career goals.
Learn more about the Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Administration at App State.
R2 for high research activity
App State has earned a Research 2 Carnegie Classification, recognizing the university’s high research activity and doctorate production. Learn more about App State’s R2 status
No. 1 Best Value School
For 2027, U.S. News & World Report ranked App State the South’s No. 1 Best Value School for In-State Students.
A ‘Best College’ in the U.S.
The Princeton Review named App State among 2027’s best schools in the nation and South.
Concentrations and Courses
Careers
Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go!
Careers
- Executive Director
- Development Officer
- Grants Officer
- Program Specialist
- Program or Department Director
- Public Affairs Specialist
Some of these roles may require education beyond a graduate certificate.
Employers
Local, Regional, National and International Non-Profit Organizations
Career information resource
Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.
More to Explore at App State
International Experience
Work outside your cultural boundaries. Learn more
Professional Development
Invest in yourself with opportunities designed to stimulate career growth. Learn more
Graduate Assistantships
Earn some money while you earn your degree. Learn more
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Connect
Program Contact
Dr. Patricia Mitchell
Program Director
[email protected]
828-262-6342
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