Developed by community leaders and top-tier faculty, this curriculum aligns with industry trends to prepare you for the nonprofit workforce. You’ll gain the expertise to address society’s most pressing challenges, from environmental sustainability and public health to community development and international relief. This program also examines the future of the nonprofit sector, including emerging technologies, social entrepreneurship and data-driven decision-making.
Whether you want to contribute talent to a local nonprofit or lead global advocacy efforts, you’ll graduate prepared for the next step in your career. Your knowledge will enable you to oversee fundraising initiatives, recruit and train volunteers, build community partnerships, lead corporate social responsibility programs and advocate for policy change. As you gain experience, you can advance into leadership roles, including executive director positions.
The skills you’ll develop
This program builds versatile skills, equipping you to support causes that matter most to you. You’ll develop expertise in organizational management to set mission-focused goals, create strategic plans and navigate governance structures. Strong marketing and communication skills will allow you to craft compelling messages, engage donors and enhance nonprofit branding. Through practical learning opportunities, you’ll also gain abilities in:
- Advocating for public awareness on key issues
- Applying ethical research methods to support community-based initiatives
- Designing outreach programs that create a lasting impact
- Managing budgets with ethical financial stewardship
Who’s a good candidate for this program?
This program is ideal for individuals committed to making a difference, regardless of their nonprofit experience. Compatible backgrounds include work or volunteer experience in human services, education and youth development, government and public service, corporate social responsibility and related fields. A passion for service and a willingness to learn leadership and management skills are also essential. Completing this program can support your transition into nonprofit leadership or expand the impact of your current role.
With a focus on mission-driven leadership, this degree prepares you to guide nonprofit and public-sector organizations dedicated to social impact. If you’re more interested in corporate management and generating profit, one of ASU’s online business degrees may be a better fit. You could also pair this program with a business minor.
Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Science in nonprofit management and leadership equips passionate changemakers with the skills to strengthen communities and drive meaningful change. This program blends leadership training, strategic management and hands-on learning to prepare you to champion causes that matter most to you.
Courses provide knowledge in areas such as ethical leadership, community service evaluation and voluntary action. You’ll examine how nonprofits address community needs and assess the impact of individual and collective efforts. The program culminates in a service learning course or a six-credit internship with a nonprofit organization. Both options provide hands-on experience and insight into the impact of mission-driven work.
The impressive faculty in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions inspire the next generation of public service leaders through real-world solutions to issues in areas such as child welfare, safety, city management, human trafficking and water scarcity. Faculty highlights include:
- Fellow of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
- Fellow of the American Psychological Association
- Member of the National Academy of Public Administration
The Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions is a comprehensive public service college dedicated to addressing social problems through teaching, research and service. Our programs, which range from public policy and social work to criminal justice and emergency management, are designed to prepare graduates to make a difference in their communities.
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