Nonprofit Studies
Prepare for growth in the nonprofit sector
Growth in the non-profit sector has been explosive over the past decade. Nonprofits need leaders who understand the unique role “the third sector” plays in today’s world. Increasingly, nonprofits are a vital and vibrant part of the local and global economy.
A graduate credential in nonprofit studies.
The University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies offers two graduate-level programs focused exclusively on nonprofit studies:
- Master of Nonprofit Studies (10 classes, 5 core and 5 elective)
- Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Studies (5 classes, may be applied toward the master’s degree)
Enter the non-profit sector or advance your career in a nonprofit organization with a master’s degree or graduate certificate. Part-time and full-time students are welcome.
Combine theory and practical knowledge.
Our program combines theoretical background with practical knowledge needed to enter the nonprofit sector or advance your nonprofit career. Learn nonprofit fundraising and development. Focus on volunteer management and nonprofit grant writing. Study under experienced nonprofit leaders, board members and staff. And identify and address real-world challenges facing nonprofits today.
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Your degree on your terms.
The School of Professional & Continuing Studies combines the resources of a private liberal arts college with the scheduling needs of working professionals. Classes are scheduled in the evenings on the University of Richmond campus, located conveniently in Richmond’s near West End with ample parking and all-night library access. Late-night assistance with technology, presentations and writing is also available.
Study and research resources.
Finding a place to study and meet with colleagues are everywhere around campus. High-speed wifi covers both indoor and outdoor public and meeting spaces, with plenty of bandwidth for all your devices. Quiet and social study spaces are available in Boatwright Library, which also boasts over half a million print volumes. You’ll also have access to the library’s hundreds of thousands of online articles, books, and research databases.
For less than expected.
Our graduate programs offer you the personalized attention and small classes size of a private university at a price that compares favorably with a public education. You can earn a Master of Nonprofit Studies for under $22,000* — or the graduate certificate for half that amount. Scholarships are available, and our programs qualify for financial aid.
*2023-24 graduate tuition: $721/hr x 30 hrs = $21,630. Review annual cost of attendance (COA) for SPCS degree-seeking students.