Whether you are starting your career or ready to build on your experience in the nonprofit or public sector, the Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management (MNPM) can help you advance your work and impact. The MNPM is a 30-credithour master’s degree that can be completed in a year for full-time students and within five years for part-time students.
Not sure if you want to pursue a master’s degree yet?
Check out the 12-credit Certificate in Nonprofit Management (CNPM) program.
Overview of the Nonprofit Management Program
Build a Career in Mission-Driven Leadership
Organizations that serve communities in areas, such as health care, the arts, outreach programs and faith-based initiatives, depend on leaders who can navigate complexity and drive impact. Our nonprofit management programs prepare you to meet these demands through coursework in advocacy, marketing, financial stewardship, ethical practices and much more.
The Growing Nonprofit Sector
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the nonprofit sector is anticipated to grow by 6.5% over the next 10 years. There are more than 1.8 million registered nonprofit organizations in the U.S., employing more than 12.5 million people. Join us in learning more about the mission-driven work that impacts people within communities. The MNPM or CNPM programs are prepared to help you begin your career or support you along the way. Completing the program(s) will equip you to engage in a variety of organizations and areas within those organizations.
Program Advantages
The MNPM and CNPM programs bring together experienced faculty and hands-on-learning opportunities in a range of mission-driven organizations. Whether you are starting your career or seeking career advancement, the curriculum is designed to strengthen your ability to lead and contribute to any organization.
Classes are designed to accommodate the working professional’s schedule. We value personal connection and collaboration, so all courses are offered both in person and remotely (live online). You can attend full time and finish in one-year, or take courses at your own pace.
The MNPM curriculum is aligned with the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council’s (NACC) accreditation guidelines.
The MNPM curriculum is aligned with the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council’s guidelines.
Online or
In-Person
BC’s MNPM program is now available in a “hyflex” format. A “hyflex” format means classes will be taught to both in-person and online students at the same time.
* F-1 Visa eligible
At a Glance
• 30 credit hours
• 12 month program
• $640 per credit hour
• Total Tuition and Fees: $21,770
Rolling Entry Terms
Start your future on your own schedule. Begin enrollment in any term.
• Summer
• Fall
• Spring
Curriculum and Courses
Gain the tools to lead, grow and sustain successful nonprofit organizations.
Required Courses (30 credits):
- MNPM 501: Strategic Management: People, Purpose, and Performance (3 Credits)
- MNPM 502: Nonprofit Governance and Leadership (3 Credits)
- MNPM 503: Nonprofit Economics & Financial Management (3 Credits)
- MNPM 504: Policy, Advocacy, and Social Change (3 credits)
- MNPM 506: Marketing and Communications for Nonprofits (3 Credits)
- MNPM 507: Fundraising and Resource Development (3 Credits)
- MNPM 508: Mission-Driven Organizations in Global Perspectives (3 Credits)
- MNPM 601: Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
- MNPM 602: Impact Measurement and Analytics (3 credits)
- MNPM 603: Capstone (3 credits)
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Certificate in Nonprofit Management
Bridgewater College’s Certificate in Nonprofit Management (4 courses, 12 credits) provides you with the necessary foundation regarding the operation,
finances and governance of nonprofit organizations. If you’re interested, you can easily continue on to complete your master’s degree after earning the
certificate.
Certificate Program (12 Credits)
Select the Following Three Courses:
- MNPM 501: Strategic Management: People, Purpose and Performance (3 Credits)
- MNPM 502: Nonprofit Governance and Leadership (3 Credits)
- MNPM 503: Nonprofit Economics and Financial Management (3 Credits)
Choose One of the Following Three Courses:
- MNPM 504: Policy, Advocacy, and Social Change (3 credits)
- MNPM 506: Marketing and Communications for Nonprofits (3 Credits)
- MNPM 507: Fundraising and Resource Development (3 Credits)
- MNPM 508: Mission-Driven Organizations in Global Perspectives (3 Credits)
- MNPM 601: Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
- MNPM 602: Impact Measurement and Analytics (3 credits)
Here are just some of the career opportunities available in the nonprofit and
public service sector:
- Leadership and Management
- Volunteer Management
- Marketing and Communications
- Finance and Administration
- Grant Writing
- Development and Fundraising
- Resource Stewardship
- Community Outreach Coordinator
- Social Media Coordinator
- Program and Service Delivery
- Education and Training Coordinator
- Advocacy and Community Organizing
New Grad Program Gives Students Hands-On Nonprofit Experience
Bridgewater College graduate student Hayley Savage stood before her classmates in Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship and pitched a proposal for a new volunteer program at Grand Caverns, a tourist attraction located in and owned by the nearby Town of Grottoes, Va. She explained the need for the program, how it fit with the mission of the caverns and detailed the work that volunteers would do, such as cleaning cave algae and improving hiking trails.
Affordability
Pursuing a Master of Arts or Certificate in Nonprofit Management at Bridgewater College is a practical and affordable way to grow your impact in the nonprofit sector. At $640 per credit hour, these programs can be completed in as little as one year, offering a flexible path for working professionals. Students utilize financial aid resources such as federal loans, outside scholarships, or employer tuition assistance to fund their degree—making it a smart investment in your mission-driven career.
FAQs
The Bridgewater College MNPM program operates on a rolling admissions process. Applications open August 1 each year and are reviewed until May 1 or until the cohort is filled. It is best to submit your applications early to ensure the best opportunity to be admitted.
Admission to the MNPM program requires:
- A complete online graduate application.
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. We welcome candidates from all academic backgrounds to apply.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.
- Submission of official transcript(s) from all undergraduate and graduate course work completed.
- Personal Statement:
- Describe your experiences and interests (academic, professional, volunteer
or professional) that have shaped your interest in this field and led you to
apply to this program? How does this degree align with your professional
goals and the kind of impact you hope to make in your work and community.
- Describe your experiences and interests (academic, professional, volunteer
- THREE references must be submitted with your online application.
- No graduate entrance exam is required.
- There is NO FEE to submit your application.
For more information about Bridgewater College’s graduate admission requirements, visit the Graduate Student Admission page.
Students can complete the 30 credit-hour MNPM full time in one year or take up to five years to complete it part time. The program is designed to accommodate the working professional’s schedule. The certificate can be completed in two semesters.
The schedule below represents course sequencing and term each course is offered. If you want to complete the MNPM in 12 months, this will be the course schedule for you.
| Summer | MNPM 502: Nonprofit Governance and Leadership MNPM 504: Policy, Advocacy and Social Change MNPM 508: Mission Driven Organizations in Global Perspectives |
| Fall | MNPM 503: Nonprofit Economics, Finance, and Financial Management MNPM 601: Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship MNPM 602: Impact Measurement and Analytics |
| Spring | MNPM 501: Strategic Management: People, Purpose and Performance MNMP 506: Marketing and Communications for Nonprofits MNPM 507: Fundraising and Resource Development |
| May | MNPM 603: Capstone |
Tuition and fees are $640 per credit hour. The total budget for the program includes direct charges (tuition and fees) and estimated indirect costs (eg., books, travel).
Yes, this program is open to F-1 students. International students in F-1 status are required to participate in-person in accordance with federal regulations. F-1 students are limited to counting one class (up to three credits) of distance education per term toward the full-time enrollment requirement and cannot be remote in their final term/course. More information is available through the BC Office of Study Abroad and International Student Services.
Get to know the faculty
Join experienced faculty in delving deeper into the variety of topics that impact the resilience of today’s nonprofit organizations. Human resources, finance, marketing and communications and fundraising are just some of the courses that our knowledgeable faculty guide you through in your coursework in the MNPM or CNPM programs. These faculty can help you tackle real problems in real organizations because they have all worked in nonprofit and public sector organizations throughout their careers.
Dr. Sandy Zook
Assistant Professor of Business Administration
Office: Bowman Hall 128
szook@bridgewater.edu
540-830-8124
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