Become a Leader in Your Organization with an Online Master of Nonprofit Management Degree
Nonprofits provide many valuable services – from feeding the homeless and assisting military veterans to organizing recreational activities and promoting various social or political causes. Behind every successful nonprofit is a team of passionate, creative professionals who have a desire to serve their community, a knack for driving organizational growth, and the ability to lead and inspire others to accomplish a mission.
If you want to take on a leadership position in the nonprofit sector, Liberty University’s online Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM) may be right for you. This program provides deep insight into social responsibility and teaches practical methods for managing the day-to-day operations of a nonprofit organization. Throughout your courses, you can learn how to develop strategic plans and innovative solutions using research outcomes, industry literature, and best practices.
Maybe you’re an experienced nonprofit professional looking to take the next step in your career – or perhaps you have a background in another area and want to transition into the rewarding field of nonprofit work. Either way, our Master of Nonprofit Management degree can help provide the tools you need to lead with integrity and improve the lives of those around you.
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Master’s in Nonprofit Management?
At Liberty, your success is our success. We want to help you achieve your professional goals by equipping you with the knowledge, values, and skills essential for impacting the world. Our mission is to Train Champions for Christ — and one way we do that is by providing a top-notch education that blends accessibility, affordability, and high-quality academics.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Flexibility | As a pioneer in distance learning, Liberty seeks to provide programs that can meet your needs as a student and as a professional. We know that the rest of your life doesn’t get put on hold when you go back to school, which is why our Master of Nonprofit Management degree is offered 100% online with 8-week courses and no set login times. At Liberty, you’ll have the freedom to complete your coursework on your schedule – and from the comfort of home.
- Customizable Degree Plan | Not only does this degree cover core aspects of nonprofit management – it also allows you to specialize in an area you’re passionate about. By selecting a specialization, you can dive into a niche aspect of nonprofit work and develop the skills you need for your career.
- Valuable Mentorship | Throughout this master’s degree in nonprofit management, you’ll study under faculty with advanced degrees and years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Our professors have first-class industry knowledge and a desire to help you succeed. With their guidance, you can become equipped to lead with skill and integrity.
Specializations for the Master of Nonprofit Management Online
At Liberty, you can customize your Master of Nonprofit Management degree by specializing in a specific area you’re passionate about. That way, you can diversify your skill set and pursue a wider range of job opportunities. Check out our available specializations below!
Entrepreneurship
Financial Management
Global Studies
Leadership
Social Media
What Will You Learn in Our Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management?
Our master’s in nonprofit management online can help you gain the leadership, communication, and decision-making skills you need to pursue top-level roles in your organization. Some of the topics you’ll study include board governance, nonprofit accounting standards, and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs). You’ll also explore various fundraising and development strategies with an emphasis on donor cultivation, capital campaigns, and stewardship.
Additionally, this degree can help you learn how to research and write effective grant proposals so you can obtain essential funds for your organization. Nonprofits operate in a variety of social, political, and economic contexts, and the skills taught in this program can help you overcome challenges you will face throughout your career.
In addition to studying core nonprofit management topics, you will also specialize in a particular area of study. We offer a wide range of specializations – from financial management to entrepreneurship – so you can pursue your passion and broaden your skill set. The capstone course can help you synthesize your knowledge as you learn how to apply strategic planning and ethics to nonprofit work.
Featured Courses
- BMAL 602 – Nonprofit Management
- BMAL 620 – Nonprofit Leadership and Board Governance*
- BMAL 621 – Fundraising and Development Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations*
- WRIT 601 – Grant Writing
*Course guide coming soon
Master of Nonprofit Management Job Opportunities
- Advocacy director
- Board member
- Chief financial officer (CFO)
- Church planter
- Communications director
- Development manager
- Digital advertising specialist
- Digital marketing strategist
- Digital media analyst
- Director of operations
- Director of procurement
- Executive director
- Financial manager
- Fundraising manager
- Global development consultant
- Major gifts officer
- Nonprofit founder
- Program director
- Public relations coordinator
- Social media specialist
Highlights of Our Master’s in Nonprofit Management Online
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
- You can complete this online master’s in nonprofit management in as little as 1 year!
- Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) – meaning this program has met rigorous academic standards and accreditation requirements.
- Our faculty have years of experience in the nonprofit sector, so you can be confident that you’re learning from industry experts.
- Our 100% online courses give you the freedom to earn your degree without putting your life on hold.
Nonprofit Management Master’s Online Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Business.
- View the Graduate Business Course Guides (login required).
Military Benefits for Our Master’s Degree in Nonprofit Management Online
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Admission Requirements for Liberty’s Online Nonprofit Management Degree
A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing. Please visit our admission requirements page for more detailed admissions-related information.
All applicants must submit the following:
- Admission application
- Application fee*
- Official college transcripts
- Unofficial college transcripts may be accepted with a completed official transcript request form**
- Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)
*There is no upfront application fee; however, a deferred $50 application fee will be assessed during Financial Check-In. This fee is waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required.
**An official transcript is needed within 60 days of acceptance or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first.
