Nonprofit Fundraising Concentration, M.S.
Master of Science in Strategic Fundraising and Philanthropy
M.S.: Nonprofit Fundraising Concentration Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NMP 500 | Foundations of the Nonprofit Sector | 3 |
| NMP 521 | Foundations of Philanthropy | 3 |
| NMP 605 | Financial Management in the Nonprofit Sector | 3 |
| NMP 622 | Donor Motivation and Behavior | 3 |
| NMP 623 | Managing Fund Development Operations | 3 |
| NMP 635 | Board Governance and Volunteer Management | 3 |
| NMP 650 | Leading Change Through Research in Nonprofits | 3 |
| NMP 675 | Capstone Advanced Fundraising Seminar | 3 |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Total Credits Required: | 36 | |
Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NMP 531 | Grant Writing for Corporations and Foundations | 3 |
| NMP 610 | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| NMP 625 | Strategic Management of Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| NMP 641 | Capital Campaigns and Planned Giving | 3 |
| NMP 651 | Annual Giving and Donor Relations | 3 |
| NMP 652 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
| NMP 655 | Leadership & Personal Effectiveness | 3 |
| NMP 656 | Relationships, Communication and Philanthropy | 3 |
| NMP 661 | Major Gifts | 3 |
| NMP 665 | Public Policy, Advocacy, and Government Relations | 3 |
Academic Requirements
Note: This schedule reflects the recommended two-year sequence of courses to be taken in fulfillment of the M.S. in Strategic Fundraising and Philanthropy with a concentration in Nonprofit Fundraising. This sequence assumes a fall semester start. Students who begin the program in other semesters or those interested in a one-year sequence should consult with their faculty program advisor to plan their schedule.
Two-Year Sequence
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| NMP 500 | Foundations of the Nonprofit Sector (Session I) | 3 |
| NMP 521 | Foundations of Philanthropy (Session II) | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| NMP 605 | Financial Management in the Nonprofit Sector (Session I) | 3 |
| Elective (Session II) | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| NMP 635 | Board Governance and Volunteer Management (Session I) | 3 |
| NMP 622 | Donor Motivation and Behavior (Session II) | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| NMP 623 | Managing Fund Development Operations (Session I) | 3 |
| Elective (Session II) | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Elective (Session I) | 3 | |
| Elective (Session II) | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| NMP 650 | Leading Change Through Research in Nonprofits (Session I) | 3 |
| NMP 675 | Capstone Advanced Fundraising Seminar (Session II) | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Credits Required: | 36 | |
Note: All Graduate Level Electives must be approved by the Director of the Program.