Professional Development Center of Excellence

Communications Certificate

Our workshops, seminars, and certificate programs give nonprofit leaders and teams the skills, frameworks, and credentials to strengthen their organizations and deepen their impact.

The NEW Communications Certificate equips nonprofit professionals with a practical, immediately applicable communication skill set — built around the specific relational demands of nonprofit work.

The Conversations That Build Stronger Organizations


Communication is the connective tissue of any organization — and in nonprofits, where teams are lean and relationships are load-bearing, how people talk to each other shapes everything from staff retention to program delivery. When communication is trust-based, empathetic, and designed to handle difficulty, organizations function at a different level.

Three focused sessions build that skill set across the full arc of organizational relationships — from establishing trust and developing empathy to delivering feedback and navigating one-on-one difficult conversations. Each session is designed around real workplace scenarios, so the strategies you learn translate directly to the situations you already encounter.

Who It's For

This certificate is a strong fit for any nonprofit professional who works closely with others — whether you manage a team, collaborate across departments, or regularly navigate the stakeholder relationships that make programs run.

What You'll Learn

The curriculum builds practical skills across four interconnected communication dimensions: building trust, developing empathy, delivering effective feedback, and managing difficult one-on-one conversations.

Program

The program includes three in-person half-day sessions. Participants must attend all three sessions within 18 months to earn the certificate.

Rates

Members: $425
Non-Members: $625

Did you know? Membership more than pays for itself after just one certificate program. Save on this and more CNM professional development programs — become a member today.

Questions? Get in touch at education@thecnm.org.

Schedule


Summer 2026 — Dallas

Dates

Thursdays - June 4, 11, 18

9am to 12pm

Times

CNM Dallas
4925 Greenville Avenue
Energy Square 1
Dallas, Texas  75206

Venue

Summer 2026 — Fort Worth

Dates

Thursdays — July 16, 23, 30

9am to 12pm

Times

CNM Fort Worth
1701 River Run
Suite 1002
Fort Worth, Texas 76107

Venue

Meet Your Instructor

Instructor information coming soon.

Not sure if the Communications Certificate is right for you?


Get in touch with our team at education@thecnm.org. We’ll be glad to discuss the program and answer any questions you have. We’re here to help!

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