Nonprofit organizations play important roles in communities within Texas, across the nation and internationally. As the need for knowledgeable and skilled nonprofit employees and managers grows, there is an increasing demand for people with degrees in Nonprofit Leadership Studies.
Nonprofits are tax-exempt organizations that can be charitable, functional or community-driven, and are designed to address a public interest. The nonprofit sector addresses social problems and supports common concerns in areas such as:
Animal protection and rescue; Arts and culture; Disaster response; Education; Environmental quality; Homelessness and poverty; Public health
An education in Nonprofit Leadership Studies equips students with these core competencies:
Administration and nonprofit management principles; Analytical thinking in cross-sector relationships; Financial management and budget analysis; Fundraising and donor cultivation; People management and ethical leadership