Online Master of Nonprofit Management Shaping Visionary Leaders for Social Impact
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100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
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, conferring Liberty University’s online Master of Nonprofit Management (MNM) may be the right next step 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.
What Will You Study 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.
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Nonprofit Management Master’s Online Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Business.
- View the Graduate Business Course Guides (login required).
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 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.
- 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.
Potential Careers for Master of Nonprofit Management
- 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
Degree Options 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
Liberty University’s Master of Nonprofit Management – Entrepreneurship can help you create sustainable, market-based solutions to challenges in your community. This program is a great option if you want to launch your own nonprofit or help drive innovation in your current organization.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Financial Management
Liberty University’s Master of Nonprofit Management – Financial Management can teach you how to help nonprofits of all sizes use their financial resources effectively. By building your understanding of financial statements, budgets, forecasting, and risk management, you can help your organization achieve financial stability and accomplish its mission.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Global Studies
Liberty University’s Master of Nonprofit Management – Global Studies can help prepare you to conduct nonprofit work around the world. In this program, you can build your intercultural communication skills in order to effectively reach the people you serve – wherever they may be.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Leadership
Liberty University’s Master of Nonprofit Management – Leadership can help develop your strategic leadership skills and teach you effective methods for driving organizational change. Through this program, you can become equipped to manage and lead nonprofit efforts in a variety of cultural contexts.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Social Media
Liberty University’s Master of Nonprofit Management – Social Media can help you use strategic communication, digital content, and social media to spread awareness and build support for your organization. That way, your nonprofit can get the resources it needs to effectively serve your community.
View the Degree Completion Plan.
Not sure what to choose?
Speak to one of our admissions specialists to help you choose the program that best fits your needs.
Tuition & Aid
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.
Graduate Full Time | $565/Credit |
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Graduate Part Time | $615/Credit |
Military Graduate | $275/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for Liberty’s Online Nonprofit Management Degree
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
- If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.
Dual Enrollment
Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
Transcript Policies
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515
Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available 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)
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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