Nonprofit Capacity and Career Readiness

Build in-demand skills to launch or grow your career in the green nonprofit sector.

6-week course | 100% online | No cost to join

What’s Included in Your Learning Experience

Get more than just a certificate—get the tools, connections, and real-world experience to jumpstart your green career. Here’s what you’ll access as part of the program:

  • Expert-Led Content
    Learn from environmental leaders, guest speakers, and nonprofit professionals shaping the future of sustainability.

  • Exclusive MobilizeGreen Curriculum
    Designed specifically for emerging green sector talent, this curriculum blends nonprofit fundamentals with climate action strategy.

  • Real-World Assignments
    Apply what you learn through hands-on projects that mirror the challenges faced by actual environmental nonprofits.

  • MobilizeGreen Connect
    Join a dedicated online community where you can collaborate, network, and exchange ideas with peers passionate about environmental change.

  • Priority Access to Green Internships & Jobs
    Get early access to MobilizeGreen’s curated job widget featuring internships and roles in mission-aligned organizations.

  • Capstone Project for Your Career Portfolio
    Complete a final project tailored to your career interests—perfect to showcase on your resume, LinkedIn, or in interviews with future employers.

 
“This program helped me build something meaningful. I am walking away with stronger skills, more confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.”
— Adriana G., Spring 2025
“The weekly assignments were very helpful in sharpening the skills I have and discovering new things about myself.”
— Haddy S., Spring 2025

Expand Your Green Career Readiness

Explore a step-by-step journey through green sector fundamentals, professional development, and real-world nonprofit skills with each module designed to move your career forward.

  • Week 1: Nonprofit Application Toolkit: Identify the key technical and soft skills for nonprofit applications, including resume/cover letter, networking, and the job search

  • Week 2: Nonprofit Leadership: how to be an effective leader in mission-driven spaces for impact.

  • Week 3: Community Engagement: understand how nonprofits work within- and alongside-the communities they serve

  • Week 4: Grant-Writing and Fundraising 101: Learn the basics of nonprofit revenue strategy and messaging.

  • Week 5: Communications and Organizational Messaging: create clear, compelling narratives for mission impact.

  • Week 6: Capstone Presentations: Present a real-world project tailored to your career goals-and walk away with a portfolio piece.

FAQs

  • This course is ideal for students, recent graduates, early-career professionals, and career changers interested in environmental work or nonprofit careers. No prior experience is required.

  • Not at all. The program is designed to be beginner-friendly while still offering depth and professional development opportunities.

  • Plan for approximately 4 hours per week:

    • 1.5 hours of live instruction

    • 2.5 hours of assignments, reading, and project work

    • Ongoing participation in MobilizeGreen Connect and Capstone developmenttion text goes here

  • Each week you’ll receive:

    • A MobilizeGreen Curriculum Guide

    • A live virtual session

    • Access to MobilizeGreen Connect for discussion and collaboration

    • Progress toward your Capstone project

  • The Capstone is your final project, built around your career interests. You’ll work on it throughout the course and present it in Week 6. It’s designed to be portfolio-worthy and shareable with future employers.

  • MobilizeGreen Connect is a private, web-based community space where you can:

    • Discuss weekly topics

    • Collaborate with peers

    • Get feedback from facilitators

    • Network with others passionate about climate and nonprofit work

  • We encourage live participation, but if you miss a session, contact your Student Coordinator for make-up guidance. Just keep your facilitators in the loop!

  • Yes. Upon completing the course and Capstone project, you’ll earn the Nonprofit Capacity and Career Readiness Certificate.

  • Yes—there’s no cost to participate, thanks to MobilizeGreen’s mission to expand access to green career pathways.

  • This course isn’t just theory—it’s action. You’ll work on real-world challenges, gain community, get job-search support, and leave with a Capstone project you can actually use in your career.