Nonprofit Management
Introducing Linfield University's Online and Continuing Education (OCE)
Nonprofit Management Major
The nonprofit world is transforming. The common misunderstanding that nonprofits cannot make a profit is being replaced by entrepreneurial leaders who develop business plans, think strategically, pay good wages and make a profit. If you are ready to challenge the old way of thinking, pursue a major in nonprofit management at Linfield. Immerse yourself in an exploration of what the nonprofit sector is becoming.
The program at a glance
Online format
Online courses available through accelerated 10-week terms
Time commitment
Major coursework of 40 credits in 12 courses can be completed in 24 months
Tuition and fees
Tuition is $495 per credit with an online fee of $225 each term
Skills you will gain
This flexible program designed for working adults will prepare you to jump into the growing field of nonprofit leadership. Improve your skillsets:
- Developing a strategic plan for a nonprofit organization
- Managing marketing and communications for your organization, including social media
- Creating a fundraising and resources blueprint for organizational growth
As a nonprofit management major at Linfield
you might take:
Examine key topics for effective management and governance of nonprofit organizations. (BNPM 370)
Managing Nonprofit Organizations
Examine key topics for effective management and governance of nonprofit organizations. (BNPM 370)
Learn the step-by-step process of identifying, researching, evaluating, grant research/writing skills and knowledge necessary to produce effective grant proposals. (BNPM 473)
Grant Writing
Learn the step-by-step process of identifying, researching, evaluating, grant research/writing skills and knowledge necessary to produce effective grant proposals. (BNPM 473)
Explore significant global problems and develop innovative solutions that drive transformational social change. (BNPM 371)
Social Entrepreneurship and Enterprises
Explore significant global problems and develop innovative solutions that drive transformational social change. (BNPM 371)
Hands-on learning
This program ends with a project where you can put your skills gained into action! You'll work with a local nonprofit leader on either strategic planning or grant writing during the capstone course.
What you can do with a nonprofit management degree from Linfield
Upon completion of the nonprofit management major, you might consider the following career paths in nonprofit leadership:
- Chief executive officer (CEO)
- Chief financial officer (CFO)
- Communications director
- Executive director
- Development director
- Program coordinator
- Program director
- Project manager
- Fundraising director
- Social services manager
- Public relations director
- Administrative/operations manager
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