Nonprofit Management:
What Students Are Saying

I highly recommend this program! It has really helped me to learn about working in and running a nonprofit! The tuition is reasonable and the location is great. I also love the weekend format as I work full-time.
-Ellen O'Dea, Accountant, Union Square Investment Company

The Nonprofit Management Program has exceeded my expectations and sparked an interest in a career in the field.
-Marcos Trujillo, Media Relations, Wilcox Agri-Products

The program really marries education with real day-to-day situations in the nonprofit world.
-Corey Best, Welder/Artist/Teacher, Self-Employed

This program has given me the inside scoop on how to be more effective in my organization.
Alejandro Rios, Business Manager, ASI-SFSU, Associated Students, Inc.

The Nonprofit Management Program does a great job introducing the elements of a nonprofit. The professors are very knowledgeable and have hands-on experience that is extremely relevant to the subject matter. The program was also a great networking tool and provides exposure to many nonprofits and foundations in the Bay Area.
-Amanda Philips, Administrative Assistant, BTW informing change

I am walking out with a bag full of knowledge which will help me in every step of my career.
-Nileshwari Kumari

When I found out that SF State offered certificates in nonprofit management I was very excited. Not only does the curriculum reflect my current work and every day interests, but it provides direction and motivation for moving forward.
-Emily Switzer, VP of Finance, Associated Students, Inc.

This program has courses I look forward to attending because I know that in them I will be presented with material I can't get anywhere else. I feel like the courses are providing me with a better understanding of the nonprofit sector.
-Samantha Graziani, Administrative Assistant

A great program! I work in an organization with over 150 employees. I'll recommend this program to my co-workers.
-Julio Soriano, Health Education Coordinator, Tri-City Health Center

This program is truly thorough and engaging. I feel confident in utilizing skills learned in a short amount of time. The take away felt more like I took a three-week course instead of just two days.
-Dana Werdmuller, Director of Marketing & PR, Carmel Bach Festival, Inc.

The program helped me to understand the landscape of the nonprofit sector and to develop the fundamental skills I need to start my career.
-Cassie Quasebarth, Americorps VISTA, Good Cents for Oakland

If you're looking to transition from the for-profit sector, this program is for you. It's a great introduction to the nonprofit sector and provides an inspiring environment with like-minded individuals.
-Margo Collins, Unemployed, looking to transition into the nonprofit sector