Students in the Master of Nonprofit Leadership (MNL) program at Pacific University are prepared with the skills and experience to be the nonprofit leaders to meet that challenge. The MNL program is designed for working professionals seeking advancement in the nonprofit profession, career changers and recent college graduates interested in nonprofit leadership.
Students are mentored by seasoned and emerging nonprofit leaders, experts, faculty and practitioners throughout the MNL program coursework. MNL students build connections with fellow colleagues as they work together to grow their nonprofit leadership skills.
The Master of Nonprofit Leadership program is 100% online, with courses offered via zoom from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Students also participate in two annual nonprofit leadership virtual residencies held across two January terms for an opportunity to connect with colleagues on in-depth topics through colloquia.
Students can complete the Master of Nonprofit Leadership in just 13 months of full-time online study. Explore the full-time schedule.
Students also can choose a part-time pathway and complete their master's degree in two or three years.
Graduates who earn the Master of Nonprofit Leadership from Pacific University are prepared to successfully grow the capacity of nonprofit organizations. As leaders within their communities and nonprofit organizations, MNL graduates can build collaborations and partnerships that result in greater impact. They can apply sound nonprofit fiscal practices, policies, and procedures, as well as champion strategies that lead to greater efficiency and focus on the organization’s priorities and mission.
Pacific University partners with the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO) to connect, improve and advance nonprofits throughout the United States and to advance principles and practices for nonprofit excellence. The MNL program also is guided by an advisory council of leaders and innovators throughout the nonprofit world.
The Pacific University Master of Nonprofit Leadership Program participates in Pacific’s Guaranteed Grad School Admission Program. Students may apply for the MNL Program as soon as they commit to Pacific as undergraduates or transfer students, or during their junior year.
Amy Tracewell, MNL | Director
503-352-1558
amy.tracewell@pacificu.edu
Justin McRobert | Admissions Counselor, Nonprofit Leadership Program
MNL@contact.pacificu.edu
Student learning outcomes and additional curriculum information is available in the academic catalog.
