Overview

Today, the curriculum of the Nonprofit Leadership program emphasizes the latest in leadership and management theory and the practical skills and dexterity required of nonprofit leaders.

Students work with a distinguished mix of Seattle University faculty and practitioner instructors, learn with a cohort of peers, and build their networks among nonprofit and philanthropic leaders in the region.

Your Cohort Experience

You act on your values, think critically, share and apply knowledge in real time with peers and in organizations. This foundation builds a diverse cohort of students who move through the program together, fostering relationships and collaboration. Throughout the MNPL program, you also present professional work to peers and organizations, building connections along the way.

Learning Outcomes

When completing the Master of Nonprofit Leadership program, students should possess specific core competencies in certain areas including:

Leadership - Demonstrate understanding of theories of ethical and values based leadership.
Foundations of Sector; Governance - Articulate broad understanding of history, development and function of philanthropic and nonprofit organizations.
Visioning and Planning - Demonstrate ability to identify need, analyze opportunities, articulate vision and develop appropriate strategies to address key social issues.
Communication - Write and speak in ways that inspire diverse audiences to take collective action for a more just and humane world.
Resources - Demonstrate ability to select and utilize strategies needed to acquire and allocate all resources necessary to accomplish an organization's mission.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nonprofit Leadership
Leading Staff and Volunteers
Nonprofit Policy and Advocacy
Nonprofit Marketing and Communications
Fundraising and Philanthropy
Social Justice in the Third Sector

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 22 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National

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Priority Deadlines for National Students.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed Graduate Admission online application.

Evidence of a four-year equivalent bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Official transcripts of all post-secondary educational institutions attended in last 90 quarter/60 semester credits of the bachelor's degree

One letter of recommendation from a person who can speak to your professional and/or academic abilities, and to your potential for leadership in the nonprofit sector.

Current resumé. One year of relevant professional experience in the nonprofit sector, paid or unpaid, is preferred.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

18580 USD / year

≈ 18580 USD / year
Out-of-State

18580 USD / year

≈ 18580 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

18580 USD / year

≈ 18580 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Credits

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Academic requirements

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