Nonprofit management major online (B.A./B.S.)

Why earn your nonprofit management degree at Linfield University?

Enjoy flexible online learning that suits your schedule

Offered exclusively through Linfield’s Online and Continuing Education (OCE), our nonprofit management degree program delivers high-quality business education to wherever you are. We ensure maximum flexibility with 100% online courses and part-time or full-time enrollment options. This allows you to study at your own pace so you can pursue your academic goals without putting your life on pause. In fact, more than 70% of Linfield online students graduate in less than three years, saving valuable time and money.

Customize your online bachelor’s in business management

Since nonprofit organizations exist in almost every sector and industry, we strive to offer customizable programs that match your unique goals and interests. At Linfield, you can earn your Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nonprofit Management.

To pursue your B.A. in Nonprofit Management, you must complete a foreign language requirement. This additional focus on diversifying your communication skills empowers you to connect with additional communities and populations and establishes you as a competitive candidate. 

Alternatively, you can earn your online B.S. in Nonprofit Management by enrolling in additional STEM-focused courses like biology, chemistry, data science, sociology and psychology. This coursework sharpens your critical thinking and quantitative research abilities while expanding your general knowledge.

Sharpen your expertise through project-based learning

Your time in the nonprofit management degree program culminates in a capstone course that allows you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of the nonprofit sector. You’ll complete a Call to Action proposal and presentation outlining a nonprofit organization you’ve profiled. As a research-based project, the creation of your proposal and presentation integrates the diverse range of expertise and skills acquired throughout the program and helps elevate your professional development.

Online bachelor’s in nonprofit management program curriculum

Crafted with your success in mind, Linfield’s nonprofit management program curriculum builds upon a robust business education and tailors its core principles to meet the needs and challenges of the nonprofit sector and nonprofit organizations (NPOs). Your coursework consists of 12 online classes that examine business development and leadership theory, strategic planning and all aspects of NPO operations. 

Here’s what you can expect: 

• You’ll take finance courses to gain a firm understanding of fiscal management, business reporting fundamentals, accounting and budgeting approaches and how to make data-driven financial decisions. 
• Additionally, you learn how to generate and manage resources through fundraising, grant writing and other means. 
• You also learn how to market an NPO effectively, including communicating its vision and mission, developing a brand promise and story, and managing its social media presence.

At the end of the program, you emerge into the workforce ready to create actionable plans for NPOs, manage marketing and communications to spur brand awareness, and create a fundraising and resource blueprint for organizational growth.

Explore the nonprofit management program's requirements and course descriptions.

Learn from industry experts

Linfield’s School of Business faculty works hard to help you succeed. With years of experience, they share their industry insight and offer personalized mentorship so you can graduate career-ready and excel in the business world.

Nonprofit management career outlook

Because earning a bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management equips you with a range of business-focused and leadership skills, you can pursue a rewarding career in the following roles within nonprofit organizations:

• Fundraiser
• Marketing Manager
• Project Manager
• Public Relations Director
• Sales Manager
• Social and Community Service Manager

Major in nonprofit management: Make a lasting impact on your community

Turn your passion for innovation, entrepreneurship and social change into a fulfilling career path by earning your bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management online at Linfield University. With a flexible remote learning format and diverse course offerings, our program enriches your skill set and prepares you to lead nonprofit organizations to success.