Re: Nonprofit-management degree programs

[Noreen Scott]

I have been working in the nonprofit arena for more than 25 years. I have been with the same organization for almost 20 years, but had never been considered for a upper-management postion.  It was only after receiving my master's of nonprofit administration from the University of San Francisco, that I was offered a directorship within the organization.

I am now an executive director managing a transitional housing program for homeless families as well as a child development center for children up to age 5. I strongly urge anyone who is seeking to rise to the top in the nonprofit field to take the opportunity that is offered by many schools and universities to receive an M.N.A.

In my opinion, USF provided the best education in the most thought-provoking environment and catered to the working professional by offering classes in the evening. In addition, their program included one-on-one personal support while completing the master's thesis. Having been through the process, I have to say that this support is critical to completing the degree.  

There are many changes occuring in the nonprofit sector and I believe that highly qualified leadership is going to be necessary to weather the storms that are coming. My degree has given me the necessary tools to not only manage, but has trained me to not be content with the status quo, to look to the future.  I would also like to add that achieving this degree has given me great personal satisfaction.

[Carrie]

Have you sought graduate-level education in nonprofit management?

I am currently six credits shy of completing a master's of nonprofit management.

here did you go, and what was the experience like?

Regis University, in Denver. I have done this entire program online, and it has been an amazing benefit to be able to complete the program in this manner.

The course content has always been timely and useful to me in my career. As the article says, I feel as if the educational field for this course of study is always developing. Overall,  I am very pleased with the knowledge I have gained.

Has it helped you in your nonprofit career?

We'll see.  I am a 30-year-old Army spouse. Constant movement has been a challenge to my career overall, but I have been able to work my way up through the ranks of my organization.  I am still young in the industry, but I find that many who participate in the program are very experienced and I have gained years from what I  have learned from them. I'll let you know how it has helped my career when I make my next move and have the degree under my belt.

[Anju]

Is the online master's in nonprofit management program regarded equally with the on-campus program? I am thinking of going to graduate school.

[shweta02sharma]

hi.........thanx for information

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