Nonprofit Leadership
Nonprofit Leadership is an interdisciplinary program that helps students develop a foundational understanding of nonprofit management and leadership, competencies in the areas of program planning and evaluation, program administration, and financial management and development, while also gaining applied experience. This program can be completed online, and students on or near campus can select from a greater number of courses that are part of the program.
Careers in Nonprofit Leadership
The NPL Program prepares students for careers and service in the ever-growing nonprofit sector. The largest employers in the nonprofit sector nationally are educational services, healthcare and social assistance, and arts, entertainment, and recreation.- Executive Director
- Director of Development
- Program Director
- Director of Communications
Potential Salary
Median Salary $103,840
Nonprofit Leadership Degrees at MSU
Nonprofit Leadership, Minor
The NPL Minor is a 21-credit program that includes core courses in nonprofit management and leadership, elective courses in the areas of program planning and evaluation, program administration, and financial management and development, as well as a hands-on internship in the nonprofit sector. This minor will help round out your academic experience and help you to be ready for what’s next.
Nonprofit Leadership, Certificate
The NPL Certificate is an 18-credit program that includes core courses in nonprofit management and leadership, elective courses in the areas of program planning and evaluation, program administration, and financial management and development, as well as a hands-on internship in the nonprofit sector. Do something today that your future-self will thank you for!
Nonprofit Leadership, Graduate Certificate
The NPL Graduate Certificate is a 15-credit interdisciplinary program that helps students advance their careers in nonprofit organizations. The program can be completed online and is designed for those working in nonprofits, philanthropy, and government-nonprofit partnerships. Be ready for what’s next.
Nonprofit Leadership, Minor
The NPL Minor is a 21-credit program that includes core courses in nonprofit management and leadership, elective courses in the areas of program planning and evaluation, program administration, and financial management and development, as well as a hands-on internship in the nonprofit sector. This minor will help round out your academic experience and help you to be ready for what’s next.
Nonprofit Leadership, Certificate
The NPL Certificate is an 18-credit program that includes core courses in nonprofit management and leadership, elective courses in the areas of program planning and evaluation, program administration, and financial management and development, as well as a hands-on internship in the nonprofit sector. Do something today that your future-self will thank you for!
Nonprofit Leadership, Graduate Certificate
The NPL Graduate Certificate is a 15-credit interdisciplinary program that helps students advance their careers in nonprofit organizations. The program can be completed online and is designed for those working in nonprofits, philanthropy, and government-nonprofit partnerships. Be ready for what’s next.
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