Nonprofit Leadership and Management ,Minor
Administration, Native American, Non-Profit, Philanthropy, Social Sector, Volunteerism, government
Want to lead real change in your community? In this minor program, build your ability to strengthen organizations through leadership, strategy and collaboration. You'll learn how to mobilize resources and people to make a lasting impact across the nonprofit and social sectors.
In the minor program in nonprofit leadership and management, you gain a broad understanding of how nonprofit organizations operate and contribute to community well-being. Coursework covers topics such as fund development, volunteer management and organizational strategy, emphasizing the leadership and decision-making skills needed in the nonprofit and social sectors.
The program also offers the opportunity to earn the Certified Nonprofit Professional credential through the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, a national consortium that prepares future leaders for nonprofit and community-focused careers. https://nla1.org/cnp-professionals
You find this minor a valuable complement to your studies if you are majoring in areas such as business, communication, education and social work.
- College/school:
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions
- Location: Downtown Phoenix
This video provides an overview of the Nonprofit Leadership and Management degree program at ASU.
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The minor requires 18 credit hours: a three-credit required core course and 15 credit hours of elective courses. A grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better is required for all courses in the minor. |
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NLM 220 Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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Students may only apply three credits of NLM 484 Internship. Internship Application.
9 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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GPA Requirement: 2.00
Incompatible Majors: BS in nonprofit leadership and management, including the American Indian studies concentration
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
Graduates are prepared for roles in a variety of mission-driven organizations. They may work with local grassroots nonprofits, community foundations or national organizations that focus on areas such as arts and culture, the environment, health and youth development.
School of Community Resources and Development
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