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What is Nonprofit Leadership

American Humanics, Inc. (AH) is a national organization that collaborates with affiliated college/university programs and nonprofit agencies in recruiting, preparing, and placing students in meaningful careers with youth and human service agencies. Participation in the American Humanics program builds on and enhances your chosen major course of study and provides you with the tools to achieve success in the field of youth and human service agency management.

American Humanics enables college students to learn and apply leadership skills in nonprofit agencies. The American Humanics curriculum program makes it possible for you to make a difference by educating and training you in various skill areas, including:
Board and Committee Development
Fundraising and Fiscal Management
Human Resource and Volunteer Management
Nonprofit Administration
Program Planning and Evaluation
Public Relations and Marketing
Technology
In addition to coursework, the American Humanics Program also emphasizes hands-on experience through: internships, volunteer opportunities, AH Student Association Leadership activities, and professional development workshops.

Established in 1948, American Humanics is the only national organization devoted to preparing students for careers in youth and human service or nonprofit organizations. AH has created partnerships with over 80 colleges and universities, like Indiana State University, and is strongly supported by the country's largest human service organizations including:
American Red Cross
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Boy Scouts of America
Boys and Girls Club of America
Camp Fire USA
Catholic Charities USA
Feeding America
Girls Incorporated
Girl Scouts of the USA
Junior Achievement
National Urban League
Special Olympics, Inc.
United Way of America
Volunteers of America
YMCA of the USA
YWCA of the USA

Nonprofit Management Certificate
The interdisciplinary certificate in nonprofit management requires completion of 15-21 credit hours in designated AH courses; participation in the American Humanics Student Association; completion of a 300-hour internship with a nonprofit community-service provider; and participation at least once in the American Humanics Management Institute (AHMI). The internship requirement may meet the requirements of the AH certificate AND your academic major. The certificate program is open to students of all majors. The Campus Director and AH students will work to plan a curriculum that best meets the needs of the individual student.

At the End of the Rainbow
Upon completion of the AH program, students receive national certification from American Humanics. AH's placement service provides students the opportunity to post resumes on the Internet, participate in interviews at the annual conference, and review on-line listings of employment opportunities.

The American Humanics program opens a world of opportunity. Potential entry-level positions for AH students include:
Case Manager
District Executive
Education Director
Program Director
Fund Development Specialist
Teen Coordinator
Membership Field Director
Marketing Manager
Education Manager
Finance/Database Clerk
Special Events Coordinator
Public Relations or Communications Director
Day Director of Before/After School Coordinator
Volunteer Director
Development Coordinator