Make a positive impact.
Gain the business skills necessary to realize your organization’s vision.
Next start date: January 2026
Overview
The online Master of Business Administration in Non-Profit Management provides aspiring leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to drive positive change within the non-profit sector. This program focuses on key areas such as fundraising, program development, and organizational leadership. Students will learn to effectively manage resources, engage stakeholders, and implement strategies that enhance organizational impact. With a blend of theoretical insights and practical experience, graduates are equipped to navigate the unique challenges of non-profit organizations and lead them toward sustainable growth and success.
Graduate in 15 months
Flexible, online classes- no live virtual meetings required.
ACBSP-accredited
Affordable tuition at just $400 per credit hour
What You’ll Learn
Non-Profit Organizations: Structure and Management
Gain practical knowledge of prompt engineering, workflow integration, and emerging GenAI trends—plus the ethical frameworks to lead responsibly.
Fundraising and Institutional Advancement
Explore fundraising and institutional advancement strategies related to governmental and non-profit organizations.
Social Entrepreneurship
Develop the skills necessary for successful fundraising. Learn how to build social networks and donor lists, develop funds, annual giving programs, major gifts, and new ventures.
Board Operations and Relationships
Learn strategies for identifying and training new board members. Explore corporate governance and its effects on business and non-profit management practice.
What You’ll Learn
Pfeiffer’s Master of Business Administration with Non-Profit Management focus prepares students for a variety of roles in non-profit and governmental organizations, including:
- Program Directors.
- Development Directors
- Executive Directors/CEOs
- Operations Managers
Why Pfeiffer?
- Online-First Format: Flexible, asynchronous courses designed for professionals
- Transferrable skills: Learn business skills that apply to finance, healthcare, marketing, logistics, and more
- Affordable tuition
Why Pfeiffer?
According to the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the median starting salary for U. S. MBA graduates in 2024 was $120,000.
Who Should Apply?
- Non-profit and government professionals looking to accelerate their career with business and leadership skills.
- Career changers drawn to high-impact roles leading non-profits and governmental organizations.
- Recent grads striving for a meaningful career in leading non-profit and governmental agencies.
Fast Facts
- 15-month Online MBA with flexible courses
- Affordable tuition
Curriculum Overview
SH = Semester Hours
Business Foundations (3 SH)
Organizational Communication (3 SH)
Managerial Accounting (3 SH)
Non-Profit Org: Structure & Mgmt (3 SH)
Social Entrepreneurship (3 SH)
Business Agility (3 SH)
Fundraising and Institut. Advancement (3 SH)
Negotiations and Conflict Resolution (3 SH)
Public Relations and Social Media (3 SH)
Board Operations & Relationships (3 SH)
Strategic Management & Leadership (3 SH)
This page was last updated on August 4, 2025.