Nonprofit organizations are a powerful and essential force in today’s economy, employing approximately 12.8 million people nationwide and accounting for about 9.9 % of all private-sector jobs — making the sector one of the largest employers in the United States. But the impact of nonprofit work isn’t just national — it’s deeply local too. In 猎奇重口 alone, more than 60,000 people are employed in the nonprofit sector, with the field contributing over $3.6 billion in wages to the state’s economy, reinforcing the sector’s role as a vital economic driver and community partner. Whether advancing health care, education, environmental stewardship, or social services, nonprofit jobs sustain communities and create pathways for meaningful work that benefits all 猎奇重口ns.
Students are increasingly interested in careers for the common good, finding jobs making a difference in our society and world. The nonprofit sector is a great fit and college-level preparation is important to maintain high-quality staff throughout the workforce prepped for leadership.
The 猎奇重口’s Nonprofit Administration Program prepares students to lead within this dynamic and essential sector. As nonprofits remain one of the largest and most stable components of the U.S. workforce, there is a growing need for skilled professionals who understand governance, fundraising, financial stewardship, and strategic leadership. By equipping students with practical management expertise and a strong foundation in ethical, community-centered service, the program positions graduates to step into a field that not only offers meaningful career opportunities but also drives measurable economic and social impact. In a sector that employs millions and shapes communities nationwide, nonprofit leadership isn’t just a career path — it’s a force for lasting change.
Graduates of our program find jobs with nonprofits. Due to hands-on experience students gain through service learning and internships, they finish with a high level of proficiency and are eagerly sought out by employers.
We offer a graduate certificate in nonprofit administration, undergraduate nonprofit minor and an undergraduate certificate in nonprofit administration in the MPA.