Nonprofit Leadership Studies

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Rockhurst University’s Nonprofit Leadership Studies program prepares students for careers and leadership roles with nonprofit organizations. Students achieve foundation and professional development competencies through coursework,  community-based research and service-learning projects, and a 300-hour supervised internship with a nonprofit organization. Rockhurst’s Nonprofit Leadership professors are highly credentialed professionals who bring their extensive nonprofit sector experience and networks to the classroom. Small class sizes provide a comfortable, interactive learning environment and foster rich discussions. Day and evening courses are offered for students’ convenience.

With 1.4 million 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and 7,500 in Kansas City alone, employment and leadership opportunities abound. Nonprofit organizations need talented, creative people with diverse skills and experiences to lead and manage programs, staff, volunteers, and resources. This work is more than a job—our graduates find it to be part of a life of meaning and a career that makes an impact for good.

Through the School of Graduate and Professional Studies, Rockhurst University offers:

• Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Nonprofit Leadership Studies
• Bachelor of Arts degree in Nonprofit Leadership Studies with Fundraising Concentration. This concentration is offered in partnership with the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Mid-America Chapter, and further prepares students for careers and leadership roles in fundraising and development.
• Minor in Nonprofit Leadership Studies
• Certificate program in Nonprofit Leadership Studies
• Certificate program in Fundraising Leadership
• Undergraduate program leading to the National Certificate in Nonprofit Management/Leadership awarded by Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (formerly American Humanics). Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is an alliance of colleges, universities and nonprofit organizations dedicated to educating, preparing and certifying professionals to strengthen and lead nonprofit organizations.

Programs

• Nonprofit Leadership Studies, B.A.
• Nonprofit Leadership Studies, Fundraising Concentration, B.A.

• Nonprofit Leadership Studies Minor

• Fundraising Leadership Certificate
• Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Awarded by Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
• Nonprofit Leadership Studies Certificate

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