Educational Consortium for Volunteerism

Minor

The minor in Leadership of Community and Nonprofit Organizations (LCNO) is designed to strengthen major areas of study for those students who wish to pursue careers as leaders in community and nonprofit organizations.  Courses offer an examination of the planning, implementation and evaluation of the partnerships, leadership styles, organizational systems, and other resources needed for effective management of community programs.

Students wishing to declare this minor should consult the LCNO Academic Advisor Trey Anderson in the College of Public Affairs and Community Service for specific program requirements.

For more information regarding PACS courses and the minor, contact Academic Counselor Trey Anderson | trey.anderson@unt.edu | 940-565-4464

Requirements for Minor - 18 semester credit hours

Choose 18 semester credit hours (6 courses) from the list below with at least 3 different areas represented, and PACS 4200, Leadership Theory and Practice for Volunteer Managers and PACS 4300, Nonprofit Leadership Capstone are REQUIRED.

Historical/Philosophical Foundations
PACS  3000 Introduction to Public Service
PACS  4230 Social Evolution of Contemporary Volunteerism
PACS  4200 Leadership Theory and Practice for Volunteer Managers**

Nonprofit Public Relations/Fundraising
PACS  4210 Introduction to Philanthropy and Fundraising
PACS  4220 Proposal Writing and Grant Administration
JOUR  3410  Public Relations for Nonprofits

General Nonprofit Management
PACS  4250 Community Resource Mapping & Collaboration**
PADM  3700 Nonprofit Management
PACS  4300 Nonprofit Leadership Capstone

Volunteer Management
PACS 4240 Volunteer Management Concepts & Applications**
PACS 4260 Volunteer Program Planning & Evaluation**
PACS 4610 Topics in Community Service (rotating topics offered only occasionally)

Experiential Learning in a Global Society
PACS  4310 Community Service Internship
SOWK 4890 Topics in Social Welfare

** Students pursuing the 12-semester credit hour certificate in Volunteer and Community Resource Management must take PACS 4240, 4250, and 4260 in addition to PACS 4200.  For the certificate students must maintain a "B" average in the four required courses, and no grade below a "C" in any course can be accepted.

Consult the UNT catalog

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Continuing Education / Professional Development

ECV works with the community to develop and present collaborative workshops and seminars on topics relevant to volunteer and nonprofit management. Currently,the following courses are offered for a mere $25 each.

• Are you REALLY Ready for Volunteers?
• Seven Steps to a Successful Volunteer Recruitment Program
• Volunteer Orientation, Training, Evaluation: Creating and Engaging Environment
• Volunteer Recognition for High Impact
• Volunteer Screening and Placement
• Volunteer-Staff Good Relations: Navigating the Divide
• Volunteers: Policy & Procedure Development

*Continuing Education courses are being updated and newly designed at this time.  Please email pamela.sybert@unt.edu for more information and to be notified when they are available.
 

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Volunteer Management Certificates

Our certificates are designed for professionals, graduate, and undergraduate students who want to add a competitive edge to their careers through specialized training in volunteer management, leadership, community asset mapping, program planning and evaluation from an accredited university.

Undergraduate Certificate

These certificates are designed for professionals and students who have not yet completed an undergraduate degree and want to gain a professional level of competencies in volunteer and community resource management.  They require the successful completion* of 12 hours in undergraduate volunteer and community resource management courses. 

Required Courses	Elective Courses
PACS 4240	(choose one)
PACS 4250	PACS 4230
PACS 4260	PACS 4200

Students must contact their academic advisors to declare their intention to pursue the certificate.  Otherwise, it will not be noted on official UNT transcripts.  The undergraduate certificate is awarded by the College of Public Affairs and Community Service. 

For more information regarding PACS courses and the certificate, contact Academic Counselor Trey Anderson | trey.anderson@unt.edu | 940-565-4464 or Administrative Coordinator Jessica Hogue | jessica.hogue@unt.edu | 940-565-3437

*Successful completion means students must maintain a "B" average in the four certificate course and no grade below "C" in any of the courses can be accepted for certificate purposes. 

Graduate Academic Certificate

*Please note that we are not accepting new applicants for the graduate certificate at this time.

This certificate is for professionals and students who already have a Bachelor's degree and want the certificate in volunteer and community resource management.  It requires successful completion* of 12 hours in graduate level volunteer management courses.  The Graduate Academic Certificate is conferred by the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies.  Students pursuing this certificate must be admitted to the Graduate School for the Volunteer and Community Resource Management certificate program. If only pursuing the graduate academic certificate no GRE scores are required.

*Successful completion means students must maintain a "B" average in the four certificate courses and no grade below "C" in any of the courses, and no more than three semester credit hours with a grade of “C” can be accepted for certificate purposes.  The graduate certificate can be awarded no later than 4 years from the date of the first course.

Below is the list of courses required for the Graduate Academic Certificate in Volunteer and Community Resource Management. 

Required Courses	Elective Courses
COMS 5400	(choose one)
COMS 5500	COMS 5100
COMS 5600	COMS 5200

*Please note that we are not accepting new applicants for the graduate certificate at this time. 

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Nonprofit Leadership Alliance

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance….because some want careers that are driven by mission.

What kind of world do you want? Whether you are passionate about animals, the arts and humanities, education, the environment, health care or human rights; Nonprofit Leadership Alliance provides the foundation you need to succeed as a leader in our community and world.

Our Mission is to educate, prepare and certify professionals to strengthen and lead nonprofit organizations.

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA) is a national alliance of 58 colleges and universities and 70 national nonprofit partners dedicated to preparing the next generation of nonprofit leaders. Offering a competency-based certification program founded in experiential education, Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is the only national organization focused on undergraduate nonprofit management and leadership education. To qualify for certification, (1) students must be active in leadership and service-learning activities, (2) complete coursework related to the competencies, (3) participate in a nonprofit internship of 300 or more hours, (4) attend the three-day Management/Leadership Institute, an intense learning symposium and (5) have earned at least a bachelor's degree or be in the process of earning a bachelor's degree.

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to be a successful professional in the nonprofit sector. The 17 Nonprofit Leadership Alliance foundational and professional competencies specific to nonprofit management enable you to market yourself for a career in the nonprofit sector.

The competencies include:

Foundational Competencies

• Career Development and Exploration
• Communications Skills
• Employability Skills
• Personal Attributes

Professional Competencies

• Historical and Philosophical Foundations
• Youth and Adult Development
• Board/Committee Development
• Fundraising Principles and Practices
• Nonprofit Management
• Nonprofit Accounting & Financial Management
• Community Outreach, Marketing & Public Relations
• Program Planning, Implementation and Evaluation
• Risk Management & Legal Issues
• Volunteer Management
• Information Management & Technology
• Ethics and Values
• Diversity Awareness

The UNT-Nonprofit Leadership Alliance program is administered through UNT’s College of Public Affairs and Community Service and governed by a Community Council of local community leaders and UNT faculty and staff.

For more information on how you can receive the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance certificate, please contact Rachel Yedlowski, NLA Campus Director:

940.565.3474
122E Chilton Hall
UNT Denton Campus

Nonprofit Leadership Student Association

Students in the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance program are committed to making a difference in their community and world. The Nonprofit Leadership Student Association is all about putting the nonprofit skills students learn to action through leadership and service-learning activities. Students participate in monthly community service projects, attend workshops dedicated to topics in nonprofit management and network with nonprofit professionals from our community to enhance their experience and provide them with the leg up to get into entry level positions in the nonprofit sector.

The student association participates regularly in leadership and service activities in Denton and the surrounding Metroplex. Additionally, students pursuing the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance certificate who take on a leadership role with NLSA are eligible for several local and national leadership and internship scholarships.

“The purpose of the University of North Texas’ NLSA is to cultivate, educate, and inspire future nonprofit leaders by providing its members with opportunities to learn, serve, and lead while connecting with students who have similar career goals.”

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Nonprofit Leadership Student Association Officers

 

Lehia Hill

President

 

Raven Dickerson

Vice President

 

Adriana Diaz

Secretary

 

Sara Chavez

Historian

 

 

Sara Chavez

AHMI Rep

 

 

 

 

Rachel Yedlowski

Campus Executive Director

 

Trey Anderson

NLA Academic Advisor

Scholarships

UNT NLA Leadership Award
The UNT Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Leadership Award is designed to recognize students who are committed to careers in the nonprofit and public service sectors and to provide opportunities for recipients to develop applied leadership skills. Two students will be selected to receive a $1,000 award. $500 will be distributed in the fall semester and after review of the recipients proven commitment to the requirements, an additional $500 will be distributed in the spring semester. All applicants must be an active member of the UNT Nonprofit Leadership Student Association for at least one full semester, have an up-to-date online profile, demonstrate a willingness to take on leadership roles within the Nonprofit Leadership Student Association, and have a current minimum GPA of 3.0.

Next Generation Nonprofit Leaders Program (NextGen)
The NLA Next NextGen Leaders Program is a competitive internship scholarship/stipend program for active Nonprofit Leadership Alliance students in leadership positions. NextGen is designed to help a racially and ethnically diverse group of students with demonstrated leadership potential complete their NLA certification requirements, specifically the minimum 300-hour nonprofit internship. NextGen Leaders will receive a scholarship of $4,500 from NLA during their internship, along with access to and support from a network of nonprofit leaders who will serve as mentors. The NextGen Program is partially underwritten by a generous grant from The W. K. Kellogg Foundation.

For more information about these opportunities please contact the NLA Campus Director.

The Internship

Students pursuing the NLA certificate are required to complete a 300 hour internship in a recognized nonprofit organization and must enroll in PACS 4310. Internships are posted with the UNT Internships Cooperative Education office. Students should schedule an appointment with Co-op to access these opportunities and consult the NLA Campus Director before finalizing their internship site. If you wish to intern with an organization not listed on the Co-op site you will still need to meet with both the Co-op office and the NLA Campus Director to solidify your internship plans and paperwork.

Previous internship sites include:

Captain Hope’s Kids
CASA of Denton County, Inc.
Communities In Schools of North Texas
Denton County Friends of the Family
Family Resource Center of North Texas
Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
Habitat for Humanity of Denton County
Human Rights Initiative of North Texas
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
Planned Parenthood of North Texas
Trinity Habitat for Humanity
United Way of Denton County
Volunteer Center of North Texas

Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Management Institute

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Management/Leadership Institute (AHMI) is an intensive educational symposium established by Nonprofit Leadership Alliance in 1973. AHMI provides the capstone experience in nonprofit management and leadership education.   Local and national nonprofit leaders present issues pertinent to professional leadership and engage participants through workshops, dialogues, forums and case studies. Expanded AHMI Placement Services allows local and national nonprofit executives to interview participants for internships, fellowships, and professional positions.   The unique, interactive format of the Institute exposes the next generation of nonprofit leaders to the realistic experiences of a nonprofit organization. Attendance at AHMI is required for students to receive the NLA certificate. AHMI takes place annually in early January.

Supporters

If you wish to support the next generation of nonprofit leaders through in-kind or monetary donations, or if you wish to offer your expertise through seminars, workshops or other events please contact Rachel Yedlowski, NLA Campus Director at 940-565-3474 or rachel.yedlowski@unt.edu.

AHMI 2011 Donors

Trey and Nicole Anderson

Sheila Baird

Tena and Steve Burley

Communities in Schools of North Texas

Brandi Darensbourg

Dr. Nicole Dash

Dr. Norman Dolch

Kathy Dreyer

Thomas and Merry Evenson

Martha Garber

Dr. Marcy Haag

Dr. Linda Holloway

Ashley Hyder

Dr. Lynn Jackson

Dr. Brenda McCoy

Emily McGill

Brooke and Matthew Moore

Scott and Paula Orr

Joe Rivers

Jamie Settemeyer

Pamela Sybert

UNT Career Center

UNT Center for Leadership and Service

UNT Division of Institutional Equity and Diversity

UNT Housing and Residence Life

UNT Office of the Provost

Rachel Yedlowski

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Online Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Certificate Option

 

The University of North Texas is now offering an online option for students who live 50 miles or more from the UNT campus and wish to pursue the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance certificate.  Students must apply with the Campus Executive Director for this online certificate option and complete all required paperwork and the online profile.  All of the requirements of the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance certificate must still be met by online students.  The application and requirements for this option are available below for downloading.

 

*Note – This option requires 18 hours of online coursework.*

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