Community & Nonprofit Leadership Capstone
Capstone Certificate in Community & Nonprofit Leadership
Is this program right for you?
A Capstone Certificate in Community and Nonprofit Leadership at UW–Madison prepares you for an impactful role in the nonprofit sector. The program embraces a multi-disciplinary, community-centered approach that focuses on community dynamics and community-led efforts in addition to organizational management approaches.
- Most courses are offered in 4-week, 1-credit, evening-based format, making the program accessible for continuing learners
- Ability to customize your program experience, pairing nonprofit and community leadership courses with your area of interest (i.e. child development)
- Work in cooperation with employers and community partners to develop your leadership skills
Education that works for you
On-campus, cohort-based instruction. Prepare to be an effective change agent in the complex field of nonprofit and community leadership.
Program type
Capstone certificate
Certificate awarded
Capstone Certificate in Community & Nonprofit Leadership
Commitment
2–3 semesters
Tuition
Resident:$670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1,503.40 per credit
Format
Evening/weekend
Face-to-face
Credits
10 graduate-level credits
Admission terms
Program admits for fall and spring terms.
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
No
Supports F-1 Visa
No
Application deadlines
Fall 2025
- Deadline: August 1, 2025
Spring 2026
- Deadline: December 1, 2025
Fall 2026
- Deadline: August 1, 2026
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Program requirements
Application materials required
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Register now →What you’ll learn
Learn and serve your community through the Community & Nonprofit Leadership Capstone program. Gain real-world experience as you develop critical thinking, planning, and leadership skills for impactful nonprofit work.
- Evaluation and planning for community and nonprofit organizations
- Civil society and community leadership
- Community issues and action
- Culturally-aware and trauma-informed strategies
- Fundraising and revenue models
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