Philanthropy and Nonprofit Development (MA)

Master of Arts

Develop and enhance your skills and knowledge in the philanthropy and nonprofit sectors.
  • Delivered entirely online
  • Begin coursework in Fall 2025
  • Priority Application Deadline: March 15 with full consideration through June 1 -- Apply now!

You may be eligible to receive a $2,000 Online & Distance Education Scholarship -- complete the application today!

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Features

Entirely Online | 30 Credits | 2 Years
  • Designed for professionals currently employed in philanthropy and nonprofit settings with 3-5 years of experience (preferred, but not required)
  • Earn your Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential, nationally recognized and designed specifically to prepare students for nonprofit leadership
  • Further your understanding of ethical policy and legal issues as they relate to philanthropy and nonprofit development

Here to Help

As an Online & Distance Education student, you’ll have a dedicated Enrollment Contact and Program Coordinator to assist you with registering for classes, navigating the course sequence and billing process, preparing for graduation and much more.

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Julianne Gassman

Program Coordinator

Associate Professor, Health, Recreation & Community Services
julianne.gassman@uni.edu
319-273-2204

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Janelle Finke

Enrollment Contact

janelle.finke@uni.edu
319-273-7740

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Delivered Entirely Online

Courses are offered entirely online using dynamic platforms including Zoom video conferencing and Blackboard. Fall and spring courses are taught in eight-week modules, with some courses meeting Monday evenings via Zoom, allowing students to interact in real-time. Summer courses will be four weeks in length and may include video conferencing sessions on Monday evenings. 

 2023-2024 Sequence 

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Our graduates are prepared to:
  • Advance their career; certified nonprofit professionals are seven times more likely to rise to a senior leadership position
  • Articulate their skills and abilities in the fundraising and nonprofit sectors
  • Join a network of professionals – ACNPs
  • Become Executive Director; Director of Fund Development
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Individualized Support Services

Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:

  • Personalized academic advising
  • Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
  • Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
  • Access to student accessibility services and staff
  • Technical support assistance
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Delivered Entirely Online

Courses are offered entirely online using dynamic platforms including Zoom video conferencing and Blackboard. Fall and spring courses are taught in eight-week modules, with some courses meeting Monday evenings via Zoom, allowing students to interact in real-time. Summer courses will be four weeks in length and may include video conferencing sessions on Monday evenings. 

 2023-2024 Sequence 

Students meeting online through Zoom
Our graduates are prepared to:
  • Advance their career; certified nonprofit professionals are seven times more likely to rise to a senior leadership position
  • Articulate their skills and abilities in the fundraising and nonprofit sectors
  • Join a network of professionals – ACNPs
  • Become Executive Director; Director of Fund Development
Smiling graduate hugging someone at graduation ceremony
Individualized Support Services

Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:

  • Personalized academic advising
  • Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
  • Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
  • Access to student accessibility services and staff
  • Technical support assistance
Student smiling receiving help from staff member

To be admitted, students must submit:

  • An applicant statement responding to three questions within the application for admission
  • Resume
  • Official transcripts, sent directly to the Office of Admissions

GPA Guidelines

Undergraduate GPA Admission Consideration
3.0 and above May be considered for full admission
2.75-2.99 May be considered for provisional admission
Less than 2.75 May be denied admission

 

Next Steps


Express Interest

Complete our online information request form. We'll send program updates, important information, and application deadlines directly to your inbox!


Apply

Along with the application, students must submit the required additional application materials listed above.


Apply for Scholarships 

Online & Distance Education offers scholarships for qualified students. Learn more and apply for the scholarship today. 

Delivery of this program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program.