San Diego Nonprofit Academy
The San Diego Nonprofit Academy (SDNPA) is an award winning suite of no-cost* capacity building initiatives designed to strengthen small to midsize nonprofits and grow their impact.
University of San Diego
Earn a certificate of completion
No-Cost
This award-winning educational program is designed to educate local nonprofit leaders on maximizing their operational efficiency to better serve the local community. This program is designed to strengthen small-to-midsize nonprofits, grow their impact, and better position them to receive funding from government and other philanthropic partners.
All featured core courses and electives are taught by leading nonprofit management experts. Topics will include effective board governance, strategic thinking, financial management, program design, evaluation, and personal leadership. All classes will be held at the School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) on the University of San Diego campus.
*The only cost to participants is parking, $18/day
in partnership with
The Nonprofit Academy has been instrumental in building the capacity of San Diego’s nonprofit community. There are now over 11,000 nonprofits in the region that are implementing programs and projects that impact our communities. This partnership between the City and the University of San Diego has enabled these organizations to learn how to build their capacity, deepen their network and provide greater impact to the economy.
Previous Sessions
As part of our commitment to fostering knowledge exchange, recorded sessions from past Nonprofit Academy events are now accessible on demand. Topics covered include strategy and adaptability, financial planning, program redesign, resource development, and leadership enhancement.
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