Master's in Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy

Inspire Change.

Bay Path University's Master of Science in Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy is relevant, practical, and diverse. Students will gain a greater understanding of the nonprofit sector and the skills to be an effective leader in a nonprofit organization. We provide you with tools in areas such as Organizational Leadership, Strategic Decision Making and Planning, Financial Management, Governance, and Public Policy and Advocacy.

Our MS in Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy program is a unique Management Degree which:

  • Combines academic rigor with unique content drawn from real life situations,  This gives students a thorough understanding of the various technical, functional, and operational areas of a nonprofit organization and the ability to apply this knowledge to organizational practice and planning
  • Is focused on the nonprofit sector.  Graduates of this program will understand and adhere to the appropriate legal, financial, and ethical frameworks under which nonprofit organizations operate and are regulated, as well as be able to apply appropriate analytic methods to management problems in a nonprofit organizational context and design solutions to problems
  • Provides an opportunity to develop your leadership skills based on knowledge and experience
  • Is committed to small class sizes and individual attention
  • Is designed to prepare students for the next level of their career
  • Is taught by faculty with real-world experience as well as academic credentials
  • Is at the heart of nonprofit fundraising in Western Massachusetts

 

Do You Work in a Nonprofit? 
Graduate students enrolled in the MS in Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy and Strategic Fundraising & Philanthropy degree programs who are employed full-time at a nonprofit organization may be eligible to receive our Trustees' Leadership Development Scholarship


Are you looking for a MS in Strategic Fundraising & Philanthropy? Visit the MS in Strategic Fundraising & Philanthropy program page to learn about curriculum, faculty, program options, and more!

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Master's in Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy Degree Program Frequently Asked Questions


When can I start the Master's in Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy Online Degree program?
It is possible to begin the Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy Master's Degree three times a year, in the spring, summer, or fall.

Can I complete the Master's in Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy Online Degree program while working full-time?
The majority of our students are working full-time and are able to manage their academic coursework with their outside commitments. 

How many courses and credits are there?
The online MS in Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy is a flexible 36 credit, 12 course program.  You have the option to add the Strategic Fundraising Certificate within the existing 36 credit degree, which has an October start only.

What does the course curriculum include?
The course curriculum for the Nonprofit Management Master's degree includes: Foundations of Philanthropy, Financial Management in the Nonprofit Sector, Strategic Management of Nonprofit Organizations, Board Governance and Volunteer Management and more. 

Is the Master's in Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy Degree program offered online?
Yes, the course schedule is 100% online. Students learn in a small, intimate, highly dynamic, and interactive online community.

Who teaches the courses in the Master's in Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy Online Degree program?
Our extraordinary faculty are teaching practitioners, as well as academics, with extensive experience in the nonprofit sector.

How much is tuition for the Master's in  Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy Online Degree program?
The cost per credit is $720/credit.

Can I get help paying for my Master's in  Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy Online Degree program?
Yes, financial aid is available.

Do you accept transfer credits?
Yes, graduate credits can be transferred into the Master's in  Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy Online Degree program.

Do I have to take a standardized test for admission?
No. The GMAT and GRE are not required. 

Will I have access to learning resources?
Yes. Students have access to mentoring, tutoring, library resources, academic resources, and career services.

Are you looking for a MS in Strategic Fundraising & Philanthropy?
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The Bay Path Advantage in Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy

Our Real World Curricula

Our faculty draws from years of experience in the field as both academic experts and practitioners and uses real world examples to teach an innovative and up to date curriculum which prepares students to be strategic and expert leaders in the nonprofit sector.

Nationally Ranked

#8 Nationally in Best Online Master’s in Nonprofit Management Degrees of 2022 - collegechoice.net

#14 Nationally in Best Masters in Nonprofit Management Programs in 2022 - www.bestvalueschools.org

CFRE Approved Provider

Bay Path University is an Approved Provider for the Certified Fund Raising Executive which helps prepare students for certification. Students can also earn Bay Path's Strategic Fundraising Certificate as part of their degree.

Student testimonials

“The faculty in the Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy degree program were incredible supportive, accessible, and insightful. The knowledge and real-life experience these professors brought to each course they taught was inspiring and provided me a base of grounding throughout the entire program.” 
- Sara Domek G'18

Q&A with the Program Director, Sylvia de Haas-Phillips

Program Director Sylvia de Haas-Phillips, MS, MSW, brings to her Bay Path students decades of hands-on experience, including positions as Senior Vice President of Community Impact at United Way of Pioneer Valley, Principal of Organizational Planning & Solutions, Program Officer for the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Project Director for the Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation, and Director of the Travelers Companies Foundation. 

What’s the value of an MS in Nonprofit Management/Strategic Fundraising & Philanthropy?
The Master's is becoming a requirement for advancing in nonprofits. Even current leaders of nonprofits find they need the additional business and leadership skills offered by the Masters's. Our graduates say, Wow, I feel so much better prepared now! Those who learn the skills to lead will have great opportunities. The nonprofit sector is a true economic engine for the United States with over 1,298,348 public charities with more than 12 million employees and growing! Long term there is considerable opportunity for career employment in the sector (foundationlist.org)

Why choose Bay Path's Master's in Nonprofit Management & Philanthropy?

  • For our faculty. They are practitioners with significant professional experience in the development of effective organizational and resource development strategies in support of mission.
  • For our curriculum. It translates theory into practice and focuses on students developing a "tool box" of resources to use in their daily professional lives.
  • For our individualized approach. Each student works with their adviser to develop a personal educational plan to support their carer development and goals.
  • For our national acclaim. Our program is consistently nationally ranked by a number of sites such as collegechoice.net, bestvalueschools.org and geteducated.com.
  • For our membership of the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council and the ability this provides our students to join its Nu Lambda Mu international honor society.

About Bay Path University

Our Mission and Vision

Since Bay Path opened its doors to students in 1897, its goal has been to provide a practical, affordable, and career oriented education to meet the needs of companies, organizations, and communities, while preparing students to realize their dreams, and to make a lasting difference in the world.

Accreditation

Bay Path University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

Flexible and Affordable

Bay Path was one of the first universities to pioneer online learning.  Our courses are a mixture of synchronous and asynchronous, letting you study when it works for you and allowing you to take care of your work, family and other commitments.

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