Master of Arts Nonprofit Leadership

Nonprofits are indispensable to their communities, supplementing public and private efforts to ensure the common good. As the world continues to change in the wake of climate change, technology and major world events, demand for experienced leadership in all sectors is higher than ever.The Master's in Nonprofit Leadership (MNPL), grounded in holistic principles of collaborative and community-based learning, will provide the essential skills for creating and leading a nonprofit organization. Fundraising, finance, marketing, writing, HR, advocacy, communications and more. Students will learn the art of building and sustaining public relationships, creating a learning organizational culture, and developing the lifelong habits of analysis, reflection and action for social change.This program combines the creative strengths of the School of Arts and Letters and the logistical knowledge of the Stender School of Business and Technology, preparing students with theoretical, practical and experiential knowledge to lead nonprofit organizations with courage and grace.