Students in the master of nonprofit leadership (MNL) program at Pacific University are prepared with the skills and experience to make significant and positive changes in our communities. MNL students are working professionals seeking advancement in nonprofit management, career changers and recent college graduates interested in nonprofit leadership.
Pacific students in the MNL program learn how to lead mission-driven organizations with confidence, creativity and resilience. The nonprofit leadership curriculum is grounded in personal leadership development and real-world nonprofit practice, equipping MNL students with the skills to:
Students finish the program by completing a Project in Action, applying their learning directly to a real-world challenge in the nonprofit sector.
Throughout the MNL program coursework, students are mentored by seasoned and emerging nonprofit leaders, practitioners, experts and faculty. MNL students build connections with fellow colleagues as they work together to grow their nonprofit leadership skills.
Pacific’s master of nonprofit leadership is an online program; full-time students can earn the degree in 12 months, and part-time students can earn the degree in two to five years. MNL online courses deliver a flexible learning experience for students, with a blend of live online courses and independent learning. The intensive January term gives students the opportunity to interact with experts in the nonprofit profession.
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.
Pacific’s MNL program is organized around four stackable graduate certificates, allowing you to earn recognized credentials throughout your studies.
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.
