Nonprofit Leadership

Graduate Programs

Description

The graduate nonprofit leadership certificate is a cooperative educational program between the College of Social and Behavioral Science and the College of Allied Health and Nursing. This 15-credit graduate certificate is specifically designed to respond to the employment needs and opportunities within one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy. The nonprofit leadership certificate is a multidisciplinary program for graduate students and nonprofit practitioners interested in gaining knowledge and skills for success and advancement in nonprofit leadership. 

Certificates

 Program Locations Total Credits
Nonprofit Leadership GC
  • Mankato
 15

Policies & Faculty

Policies

Admission

Students must meet the admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and Research. The student pursuing a Certificate and/or minor in Nonprofit Leadership is required to successfully complete a three (3) credit internship in a nonprofit organization and fulfill NPL-related internship learning outcomes.The internship may be completed through any of the sponsoring departments in accordance with those NPL-related learning outcomes. Students must have successfully completed NPL 673 before completing the internship requirements. 

Contact Information

Department of Sociology & Corrections
College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
113 Armstrong Hall
507-389-1561
http://sbs.mnsu.edu/soccorr

Faculty

Chair:
  • Luis Posas
Director
  • Kristi Rendahl
Faculty

500 Level

Credits: 3

Theoretical and practical aspects of administering arts organizations. Examines the management, budgeting, marketing, and administration or cultural organizations in the postmodern era.

Prerequisites: none

Credits: 3

Designed as an overview to fundraising and development for nonprofit organizations, this course addresses the development of a fundraising plan and attracting donors. There will be an emphasis on organizational outreach using both traditional and new media.

Prerequisites: none

Credits: 3

Designed as an overview of financial management for nonprofit organizations, this course addresses the integration of mission-driven planning and financial management with an emphasis on tax exemption, accounting systems, financial statements, budgets, and regulatory reporting.

Prerequisites: none

600 Level

Credits: 3

This is a survey course of the nonprofit sector, covering history and philosophy of the sector, ethics, board and staff relations, operations and fundraising, fiscal management, and human resource development.

Prerequisites: none