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The remote Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management prepares students to step confidently into leadership roles within the nonprofit world. Whether serving in religious institutions, charitable foundations, international NGOs, or community organizations, students will gain the practical skills and foundational knowledge needed to make a meaningful impact through mission-driven work.


This certificate provides a versatile set of skills that apply not only in the nonprofit sector but also in church leadership and administration, government agencies, corporate social responsibility roles, and civic organizations. This certificate can be completed independently, without the need to be enrolled in a Hellenic College undergraduate program. 

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Designed For You

A Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership and Management is specifically oriented toward those who are interested in.

  • Discern Your Vocation in the World

    Explore how your vocation can be lived out in service to others, whether you're pursuing ordained ministry, nonprofit leadership, or lay ministry.

  • Serve the Church and Society

    Gain the knowledge and tools needed to lead in parish life, Church administration, and charitable organizations. This certificate prepares you to make a real impact in both faith-based and civic communities.

  • Make a Global Impact

    Prepare to work with international NGOs, humanitarian agencies, and global missions. Learn how to drive change across borders while staying rooted in your Orthodox values.

  • Lead with Confidence and Integrity

    Develop practical skills in strategy, fundraising, marketing, and evaluation. With a strong spiritual and ethical foundation, you'll be ready to lead organizations with excellence and purpose.

  • Build a Versatile Career Path

    Whether your future is in ministry, education, public service, or business, this certificate will equip you with invaluable skills that set you apart.

Finances and Timeline

Thanks to a generous donor, several full-tuition scholarships are available for new students accepted into the Certificate program. All work-study assignments are paid, and each student will earn at least $4,500 over the year; this funding can help defray housing and out-of-pocket expenses.

  • The Certificate program will begins every September and January.
  • Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until the program is full. Finalists for the program will be interviewed.
  • Students may live either on or off campus. Different living situations will influence your ability to participate in program offerings. We would love to communicate about which living situation might be best for you!
    View on-campus room and board cost schedule.
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Spyridon Cotsidis

This beautiful opportunity in the Certificate in Youth and Young Adult Ministry and Leadership really does mean the world to me. It has provided me with the chance to obtain knowledge and a real passion for my faith in addition to helping me discover my purpose in my life.

Spyridon Costidis

Ocean Township, NJ

We have been studying material that we would never have otherwise learned about in any other setting. We are discussing present-day trends that affect our youth and learning how we can process these challenges through the lens of the Orthodox Faith.

Demetra Zouzas

Lowell, MA

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Guaranteed Paid Work Study

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Certificate students are guaranteed a paid part-time work-study. While these roles vary depending on applicants’ interests and strengths, below is a short list of traditionally offered positions. Please inquire about any of these areas or others when you apply.

 

Each work-study assignment will be closely supervised and students will be given regular feedback on their progress and learning. Students will be required to participate in a year-long training on youth/young adult leadership. Additionally, each work-study assignment will include an applied project requiring the integration of theological learning and practical training.

Work Study Areas

CrossRoad Program Staff

Students admitted into this track will begin training in the fall, then serve on staff for three summer sessions. Over the course of the academic year, students will receive training in topics such as American culture and teen spirituality, best practices in youth ministry and theological education, and Orthodox theological perspectives on vocation. Students will develop essential leadership and mentoring skills that are broadly applicable.

Administration

Students in this track will focus on the effective administration of youth programs with an emphasis on program coordination for CrossRoad, assisting with all logistical and administrative tasks to ensure that the program runs smoothly. Students will gain experience in project management, event coordination, and task management.

Development and Fundraising

Students admitted to this track will receive training in Development/Professional fundraising to support the sustainability and expansion of effective youth programs. This track also focuses on educating young people about the significance of generosity and gratitude. If you are passionate about professional fundraising, networking, marketing, and communications, then this track is the ideal choice for you.”

Photography and Media

This track will focus on photography, marketing, and media advertising by capturing and sharing CrossRoad initiatives, with an emphasis on CrossRoad Summer Program and Telos. During the academic year, students will handle photography for CrossRoad events and manage CrossRoad's social media accounts. During the summer, they will serve as the primary photography/media work-study staff for the three Cross Road sessions.

Telos Communications

Students in this track will focus on communications and marketing for the Telos Project. They will assist in curating and creating content for the Telos website, social media and other outlets based on the findings of the Telos teams; assist with photography and story capture for Telos events, including the annual conference; draft a bimonthly newsletter for project stakeholders; and coordinate and edit the biweekly podcast.

Telos Center Outreach

Assists at the Telos Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts maintaining social media, assisting in website development, creating advertising and outreach content, and hosting event initiatives for young adults. In this area, interns with a self-starter spirit should have a preference for working directly with young adults to innovate ministry offerings.

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Lead from Where You Are

The remote Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership & Management at Hellenic College offers a flexible, fully online learning experience rooted in Orthodox Christian values.

Designed for clergy, lay leaders, and nonprofit professionals, this program connects you with expert instructors working in Orthodox and mission-driven organizations.

Gain practical skills in fundraising, governance, and financial management—without relocating or interrupting your work. Build meaningful connections with peers across the country while preparing to lead with purpose and integrity in your parish, ministry, or nonprofit.  

Academic Program

This 18-credit program is designed to equip future leaders with a broad understanding of the nonprofit sector, covering essential areas such as strategic planning, governance, legal and financial frameworks, fundraising, program evaluation, and marketing. Coursework emphasizes both theoretical foundations and hands-on management practices, ensuring students are ready to meet the challenges of today’s nonprofit landscape. 

  • Program Requirements

    Philanthropy and Nonprofit Sector 3 cr.
    Strategic Management 3 cr.
    Leadership of Parish Communities 3 cr.
    Ministry of Fundraising 3 cr.
    Principles of Marketing 3 cr.
    Financial Management for Nonprofits 3 cr.
    Nonprofit Law and Ethics 3 cr.
    Impact Monitoring and Evaluation 3 cr.
    Accounting for Nonprofits 3 cr.
    18 credits from the above list CONSTITUTE completion of the certificate program  

  • Spring

    Orthodox Christianity 1.5 cr.
    Youth Ministry 3 cr.
    Church History II, OT - Psalms or Approved Elective 3 cr.
    Total 7.5 Credits

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For more information fill out the inquiry form and one of our staff will be in touch with you soon. If you need to speak with someone sooner please contact the Director of Enrollment Management.

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Bruce Beck, ThD

Enrollment Management

(508) 868-9886

bbeck@hchc.edu