2026 Duke University Nonprofit Management Certificate - Nonprofit Network Cohort Application

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The Dan River Nonprofit Network is accepting applications for this year’s Duke Nonprofit Management Program, with a maximum of 20 participants. This program is ideal for nonprofit professionals, board members, volunteers, faith-based leaders, or individuals transitioning from the private sector.

Eligibility & Commitment

Applicants should live in and/or support nonprofit work in The Dan River Nonprofit Network service area which includes Danville City, Pittsylvania County, Caswell County, Martinsville City and Henry County.
Must commit to attending all eight (8) sessions.
Applications close March 10th, with notifications of acceptance and invoices will be sent by March 12th.

Course Schedule

All classes will be held on Tuesdays from 9 AM - 4 PM. See specific dates below:

March 24, 2026
March 31, 2026
April 14, 2026
April 21, 2026
April 28, 2026
May 5, 2026
May 12, 2026
May 19, 2026

Class locations TBD. Most will be held in-person, but there may be occasional virtual sessions. Classes will be hosted in rotating locations across our service area to increase accessibility and share travel across the region. Specific venues and addresses will be shared with accepted participants in advance of the first session.

Topics covered will be: Board Development/Governance; Financial Management; HR (Employment Law); HR (Teamwork); Planning and Evaluation; Volunteer Engagement; Community Engagement and Collaboration; Succession Planning; Nonprofit Compliance.

Light breakfast items, lunch, and snacks provided for in-person sessions.

Cost & Financial Assistance

$150 for Dan River Nonprofit Network members | $400 for non-members (regular cost: $2,250; offset by grant funding).
Need assistance? Fee waivers may be available—contact Kirsten Aherron at kirsten@danrivernonprofits.org or 434-285-2100 ext. 703.
Unsure about your membership status? Contact Kellie Wyatt at kellie@danrivernonprofits.org or 434-285-2100 ext. 702.
Not a member? Register at: https://danrivernonprofits.org/join/

Apply by March 10th, 2026. Acceptance to the program will be confirmed by March 12th.

Email *

Last name

First Name *

Mailing Address
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If accepted into the program, you may have materials and/or a certificate diploma mailed to this address.

City

State

Phone Number
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Zip Code

Organizational Affiliation
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If you will be representing an organization or organization(s) during the program, please indicate that here. If none, enter none or N/A.

What locations does your organization serve? *

Caswell County, NC

Danville, VA

Henry County, VA

Martinsville, VA

Pittsylvania County, VA

Required

Are you or your organization a member of the Dan River Nonprofit Network?
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You do not have to be a current member of the Nonprofit Network to participate in the Duke Nonprofit Management 2024 Cohort, but we do encourage it so you and/or your organization can maximize your benefits and recieve a discounted course fee. You can read more about our memberships here: https://danrivernonprofits.org/join/

Why do you want to participate in this program?
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What do you hope to learn or gain by participating in this program?
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How did you hear about this opportunity?

Social Media

Word of Mouth/Referral

Email/Newsletter

Other:

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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