PROGram
Nonprofit Leadership: Master’s Degree
The nonprofit sector continues to need strategic leaders who serve the public good and make an impact on their community and world. In the Nonprofit Leadership graduate program, you’ll gain practical knowledge to craft fundraising strategy, program operations, and social enterprises that address societal problems through healthy organizations. You’ll learn to think critically, act ethically, and inclusively lead changes needed to solve the pressing issues in society and nonprofit/nongovernmental organizations.
This program follows the graduate guidelines of the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC).
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Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible format.
At a Glance
Classes Begin
January 6
Format
Evening or Online
Term Length
10 Weeks
Admission
No GRE or GMAT
4 Course Certificate
Tuition
$13,344
Duration
As few as 6 months
6 Course Certificate
Tuition
$20,016
Duration
As few as 12 months
Master's Degree
Tuition
$40,032
Duration
As few as 18 months
Top-Ranked University
U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Talk to an Enrollment Manager
Tracy Joosten
303-871-6369
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Skills You’ll Learn
Devise strategies that impact nonprofit organizational health, governance, performance, and/or community engagement
Heighten your organization’s impact through sound fundraising strategy, program design, and organizational governance
Examine problems and design solutions using analytic methods and inclusive leadership knowledge
Concentrations
Executive Leadership and Governance
Mission-Driven Operations and Management
Philanthropy and Resource Development
Social Enterprise, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Nonprofit Leadership at DU Stories of Impact
See how the University of Denver is leading the conversation on nonprofit leadership and developing professionals in the field with these stories of impact from our community.
Student Spotlight: Changing the World Through Education and Conversation
Nonprofit Fundraising During Tumultuous Times (Webinar)
Three Considerations for the Future of Nonprofits
Is a Strategic Alliance Right for Your Nonprofit?
Flexible Online Classes
We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.
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Financial Aid
Scholarships
Employment Reimbursement
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