The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Continuing-Education Guide
Sunday, November 22, 2009

Learning New Skills

  • GRADUATE PROGRAMS in nonprofit management and related fields are becoming more attractive to prospective students as the job market continues to shrink.

  • WHEN CONSIDERING AN ADVANCED DEGREE in nonprofit work, be sure it fits your career goals, experts say, and sit in on a class or two before you choose a program.

  • AT GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, a "cause consulting" program helps students pursuing a master's in public relations put their new skills to work for nonprofit groups.