Community & Nonprofit Leadership develops professional changemakers and highly sought-after problem-solvers who are prepared to change the world.
Our nationally recognized program enables students to graduate paces ahead in their readiness to advance positive change across any industry, organization or setting. In smaller-sized classes, Community & Nonprofit Leadership students tackle real-world challenges in collaboration with their peers and organizational partners/clients. Through project-based learning, applied research, and internship experiences, students can positively impact the world even before they graduate.
Our Community & Nonprofit Leadership students are consistently recognized for their extraordinary contributions with several nationally acclaimed Truman Scholars and Campus Notable Grads originating from our program.
The Community & Nonprofit Leadership major pairs well with other majors and certificates, allowing you to tailor your learning and career path to your interests. It also offers excellent preparation for graduate school across law, medicine, public health, public policy, human ecology and more.
Coursework & Internships
Community & Nonprofit Leadership coursework spans the areas of:
- Organizational leadership and management
- Philanthropy and community impact
- Social entrepreneurship and innovation
- Program planning, evaluation and grant writing
Here, you’ll find instructors who get to know you and offer meaningful guidance on a personalized path to success.
Gain the knowledge, skills and experience to be prepared to change the world:
- Examine issues from a human ecological lens
- Devise solutions to today’s toughest challenges
- Learn how to harness resources to advance progress
- Design and activate a better future
- Start advancing change now – with real world organizations and causes
Required internships and collaborative classroom projects provide problem-solving and leadership opportunities, networking, and other career-building experiences. You’ll gain real world experience to build your portfolio, as well as industry connections to jumpstart your career.
Careers
Community & Nonprofit Leadership graduates find thriving and meaningful careers in a variety of settings, including:
Organizational Development & Nonprofit Management
Executive Directors
Development Managers/Fundraising Professionals
Grant Managers
Annual Giving Assistants
Campaign Managers/Directors
Special Events Coordinators
Communications Managers
Social Justice & Activism
Community Engagement Managers
Community Organizers
Volunteer Coordinators
Program Evaluators
Social Innovation
Social Entrepreneurs
Corporate Social Responsibility Program Directors/Managers
Corporate Giving Manager
Government/Higher Education
Public Health Professionals
Lobbyists
Policy Analysts
Researchers
View a map of where CNPL graduates have worked recently.
Median National Salaries (U.S. Department of Labor)
$61190 Development Officer/Fundraising Professional
$74240 Program Manager/Director
Community & Nonprofit Leadership Stories
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