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[VIRTUAL] Nonprofit Management Certification Fundamental

Recurring Event
Next Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (CDT)
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As a nonprofit manager, you're carrying a heavy load on your shoulders. Nonprofit Management Certification helps nonprofit managers develop leadership and supervisory skills to advance their career and be more effective in their current roles.  Throughout the six session series participants will be invited to learn new concepts, discuss and network with their peers, problem solve existing issues within their organization and develop insight into their own strengths and skills.

Through training sessions, participants will have an opportunity to apply and practice new skills, as well as gain confidence in decision making.  Each session focuses on a different topic pertinent to management in the nonprofit sector and covers practical knowledge, tools and best practices to help leaders, understand nonprofit finances, navigate projects, effectively work with a board, build a team with coaching ,fine-tune HR practices through conflict and performance management, and work to build a diverse workplace.

Sessions include: 

  • Time Management and DiSC
  • Leader as a Coach 
  • Human Resources and Motivation & Engagement
  • FUN (Finance Unlocked for Nonprofits) and Financial Infrastructure & Management
  • Diversity and Conflict Management
  • Volunteer and Project Management

Completion of this course provides: 

  • 24 SHRM PDCs (Professional Development Credits)
  • Nonprofit Management Fundamental Badge for your email signature
  • Individualized Certification of Completion
  • Individualized Letter of Completion 

This training covers 6 sessions over the course of 3 months, meeting every 2 weeks - Participation in 5 sessions is mandatory to receive a certificate. Participants may not register mid-training. Register once to gain access to all courses. 

Session Dates:

Session 1: April 8
Session 2: April 22
Session 3: May 6
Session 4: May 20
Session 5: June 3
Session 6: June 17

Need financial assistance for this course? Click here to apply for a partial scholarship!
Adam Soltani  
Chief Programs Officer

Adam Soltani is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, holding a Master’s in Human Relations with a graduate certificate in Organizational Diversity and Development. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Central Oklahoma. 

Soltani served as the Executive Director of the Oklahoma Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR Oklahoma) from 2012 to 2025, leading the organization’s advocacy, civil rights, and interfaith initiatives. During his tenure, he was instrumental in expanding CAIR Oklahoma’s impact, particularly in community engagement, refugee support, and civil rights advocacy. 

Beyond his leadership at CAIR Oklahoma, Soltani has been an active figure in Oklahoma’s interfaith and civic communities. He chaired the Oklahoma Conference of Churches’ Religions United Committee (2012–2022) and has served on multiple boards and committees dedicated to religious education, interfaith collaboration, and social justice. 

Soltani has been a sought-after speaker at Oklahoma universities and community forums, addressing topics such as civic engagement, advocacy, and social justice. His written commentary has been featured in the Oklahoma Gazette, Tulsa World, and The Oklahoman, and he has provided expert analysis for local, national, and international media outlets. 

His leadership and advocacy have earned him multiple recognitions, including the Oklahoma Human Rights Award, the Interfaith Leadership Award, and the ACLU of Oklahoma’s Civil Libertarian of the Year Award. He has also been named among Oklahoma’s Most Influential Young Professionals, Most Admired CEOs, and top Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Leaders. In 2024, The Journal Record featured him in its Power List for Nonprofit Leaders. 

Soltani previously served as an Adjunct Instructor of Islamic Studies at Oklahoma State University, where he taught courses on world religions, Islam, and social justice until Spring 2025. 

Originally from Kansas, Adam has called Oklahoma home for more than two decades and resides in Oklahoma City with his wife and two sons.

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Adam Soltani

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