Grow your Skills, your Connections, your Impact!

 

Local. Practical. Affordable. Unmatched.

Now more than ever, nonprofits need tools, training, and networks to adapt and thrive. MWNN's 12-week Certificate in Nonprofit Management offers accessible, affordable, and hands-on learning in a collaborative and supportive environment.


Program Highlights:

  • A comprehensive curriculum covering fundraising, community engagement, governance, legal basics, leadership, and more nonprofit fundamentals
  • Instruction by seasoned local nonprofit leaders
  • A diverse cohort of mid-career professionals, Executive Directors, Board members, founders, and those transitioning into the sector
  • A strong local network that continues beyond the classroom


Whether you're growing your organization or your career, this program offers the skills and support you need to lead with confidence—and impact. Apply today to be part of the 2025 cohort!

 

What Sets Us Apart? The Instructors.

Learn from seasoned nonprofit professionals who bring real-world experience and a passion for sharing it. Scroll below for a glimpse at the local experts, past and present, whose expertise and dedication are the foundation of this program.

Emmanuella Gibson, MBA

Digital Federal Credit Union

Program Specialist - DEIB

Gregg Grenier, MBA, CFRE

Vice President Operations

Mass Budget & Policy Center

Marie Beam

CEO

Discovery Museum

Cheryl Hamilton

Founder/Executive Director

Stellar Story Company

Guimel DeCarvalho

VP of Administration, CIO

Wayside Youth & Family

Sarah Baldiga

Cofounder/Executive Director

Rise Above Foundation

Margie Rosario

Executive Director

Voices of the Community

Liz Garrigan-Byerly

Executive Minister, Southern NE Conference, UCC

Shannon Giordano

Founder/Executive Director

Serendipity Social Media

Susan Nicholl

Governance & Nonprofit Consultant

Simon Dolan

Consultant

Soar Management 

Karen Leibold

Consultant

Soar Management

Jan Stewart

Career Coach & Confidence Builder

Kate Baker, MPH

Research Director

MetroWest Health Foundation

Liz Reinhardt, ESQ.

Nonprofit Board Consultant

Law Offices of Elizabeth S. Reinhardt

Seth Izen 

Executive Director

MetroWest Mediation

Nira Mahesh, PMP, CSM, CSPO

Founder/Principal

Illuminira Consulting

Jeffrey K. Coleman, Ph.D. 

Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement

Framingham State University

Leah Parker-Moldover

Executive Director

MetroWest Nonprofit Network


Leah creates the program schedule and oversees the certificate learning experience. She provides individualized guidance and support to every participant, helping them navigate the curriculum and maximize the benefits of the program.

Program Costs & Details

  • Accepting applications NOW!
  • Application review starts July 10th
  • Class size limited to 30
  • Cost $1950*
  • Classes start Friday, Sept 12

We'd love to tell you more. Reach out to MWNN ED and 2021 Certificate graduate, Leah Parker-Moldover with questions.


*Limited scholarships are available for candidates from underrepresented communities and small nonprofits.

Watch this video to hear from past graduates!

Our GENEROUS Sponsors

Celebrating over 30 years of service to the MetroWest nonprofit community!


The MetroWest Nonprofit Network builds programs, connections, and collaborations with you in mind.


Your support makes this work possible.

MetroWest Nonprofit Network

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