Professional Development Center of Excellence
Human Resources 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 Human Resources Certificate provides a practical, comprehensive grounding in HR for nonprofits — covering employment law, the full employee lifecycle, and the real-world situations that require both confidence and sound judgment.
THE HR Foundation Your Organization Depends On
In most nonprofits, HR responsibilities don't belong exclusively to an HR department — they’re distributed across managers, directors, and leadership team members who need to get it right regardless of their formal background. When the people handling hiring, performance, and compensation have strong foundational knowledge, organizations reduce risk, build better cultures, and support their staff more effectively.
Three full days of in-person instruction cover the full arc of HR management — from job postings and interviews through performance evaluations, terminations, compensation structures, and employee leave — grounded in real-world case studies and scenarios that reflect the specific HR situations nonprofit professionals actually face. You’ll leave with the frameworks and practical skills to handle what's already on your plate, and whatever comes next.
Who It's For
This certificate is designed for nonprofit professionals who carry HR responsibilities at any level — whether you're leading an organization, managing a team, or handling hiring and staff management as part of a broader role — and want formal grounding in employment law, best practices, and real-world HR problem-solving.
What You'll Learn
The curriculum covers the three core domains of nonprofit HR management: hiring best practices and employment law compliance, performance management and termination, and compensation, benefits, and employee leave — with a consistent focus on practical application and organizational risk.
Program
The program includes three in-person full-day sessions. Participants must attend all three sessions within 18 months to earn the certificate.
Day 1: Hiring Best Practices
Job postings, interviews, and candidate testing
EEO laws and Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) compliance
Day 2: Performance Management
Performance evaluations and progressive discipline: warnings and PIPs
Terminations and reductions in force (RIF)
Post-separation considerations: EEOC, TWC, and references
Day 3: Compensation & Benefits
Paid time off, FLSA classifications, and compensable time
Pay equity and total compensation statements
Employee leave: medical leave, FMLA, and related considerations
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
Wednesdays — July 15, 22, 29
9am to 4pm
Times
CNM Dallas
4925 Greenville Avenue
Energy Square 1
Dallas, Texas 75206
Venue
Meet Your Instructor
Danyelle is the Chief Employment Consultant and an instructor at TCU Neeley School of Business. For the past 13 years, Danyelle has specialized in employment consulting focused on employee relations, management training, and compliance. Her overall 20 years of Human Resource experience has given her a passion for assisting small organizations with their HR needs.
Danyelle holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Texas A&M University, a Master of Science Degree from UT Arlington, and a Doctorate of Philosophy from TCU. In 2001, she earned her Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) followed by the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation. She didn’t stop there as in 2015, she passed the Society of Human Resource Management- Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and in 2017 became a certified mediator in Texas.
Danyelle Williams Ackall
Not sure if the Human Resources 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!