Earn your degree entirely online -- from anywhere
The UNI Department of Health, Recreation and Community Services, in cooperation with Continuing and Distance Education, offers a master's degree program in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Development via distance learning. No on-campus attendance is required.
Mark your calendars and join us for a Philanthropy and Nonprofit Development MA informational webinar!
Tuesdays – April 27 or May 25
All sessions begin @ 7 p.m.
Offered via Zoom, you will learn more about the program, including curriculum, course delivery, program features, as well as scholarship availability, program outcomes, and next steps. There will also be time for questions.
RSVPs required and a meeting link will be sent to you before the session.
Designed primarily for professionals currently employed in philanthropy and nonprofit settings with 3-5 years of experience (preferred but not required), this interdisciplinary program has the following goals:
- to develop and enhance professionals' skills and knowledge in the fundraising and nonprofit sectors
- to further students' understanding of ethical policy and legal issues as they relate to philanthropy and nonprofit development
- to advance students' knowledge of scholarly research, theories and models in the area of nonprofit organizational development, donor relations, grant writing, corporate/foundation relations, advocacy, public funding and evaluation/accountability
- to enhance students' mastery of skills in the aforementioned areas
The Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential is also available to students enrolled in the MA program. The CNP is a nationally-recognized credential designed specifically to prepare students for nonprofit leadership.
The Philanthropy and Nonprofit Development MA program was recently ranked #6 on the Best Online Master’s in Nonprofit Management Degree Programs by TheBestSchools.org, and ranked in the Top 20 Most Affordable Online Master’s in Nonprofit Management and Leadership by Best Value Schools.
Applications are currently being accepted for a Fall 2021 cohort.
Apply by June 4, 2021 for full consideration.
Course delivery
Fall and spring courses are taught in eight-week modules, with some courses meeting Monday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. (CST) via Zoom. Coursework is also offered online using eLearning, a Blackboard learning management system requiring Internet access and a web browser. Summer courses will be 4 weeks in length and may also include Zoom sessions on Monday evenings.
While most students encounter very few technical difficulties with our online courses, our team of support specialists is available to assist you as needed.