Post Secondary Nonprofit Programs
Thinking of heading back to school to further your nonprofit career? We’re pleased to offer a list of programs in Canada and the United States, many of which offer online learning components, that have a nonprofit focus area. If you know of a program that is missing from our list, please email us at editor@charityvillage.com.
Nonprofit Management Programs
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Fundraising and Nonprofit Management
Canadian Programs
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- Algonquin College: Certificate in Fundraising Management
- The Banff Centre Leadership Development
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT): Fundraising Management Certificate Program
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT): Nonprofit Management Associate Certificate Program
- Carleton University: Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership (Master’s and Diploma programs)
- Canadian Society of Association Executives: Certified Association Executive (CAE®) Accreditation Program
- Cégep John Abbott College: Non-Profit Leadership Certificate
- Concordia University: Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
- Conestoga College Non-Profit Leadership Essentials Micro-Credentials
- George Brown College: Fundraising Certificate
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University: NGO & Nonprofit Studies
- Luther College at the University of Regina: Nonprofit Sector Leadership and Innovation Certificate
- Mount Royal University Faculty of Continuing Education: Nonprofit Management Certificate
- Mount Saint Vincent University: Nonprofit Leadership
- Nova Scotia Community College: Nonprofit Leadership Program
- Redeemer University College: Business – Non-Profit Management (Bachelor of Arts)
- Toronto Metropolitan University: The Chang School of Continuing Education: Fundraising Management
- Toronto Metropolitan University: Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Management
- Seneca College: Volunteer Management Graduate Certificate
- Simon Fraser University: Nonprofit Management Certificate (online)
- Summit Pacific College: Not For Profit Organizational Leadership Program
- University of Victoria – Master of Arts in Community Development
- University of Ontario, Institute of Technology – Not-for-Profit Management Certificate Program
- University of Toronto Faculty of Law: Global Professional Master of Laws Program (Law of Leadership concentration)
- University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies: Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership for Impact
- Western University Continuing Studies – Not-for-Profit Management Micro-Credentials
- Western University Continuing Studies – Not-for-Profit Management Diploma Program
American Programs
- Arizona State University Bachelor of Science in Public Service and Public Policy
- Arizona State University MBA – W.P. Carey Online Program
- Arizona State University Master of Sustainability Leadership (MSL)
- Case Western Online Master of Science in Social Administration
- The Certified Fund Raising Executive International Credentialing Board (CFREICB) is the wholly independent, internationally recognized certifying agency responsible for administering the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) professional designation program. The CFRE is available to professionals in Australia, Canada and the United States.
- Columbia University M.S. Nonprofit Management
- George Washington University College of Professional Studies: Master’s in Strategic Public Relations (Online)
- Indiana University Indianapolis Nonprofit Management Certificate Program
- Indiana University Indianapolis Nonprofit Management Concentration MPA
- Johns Hopkins University Certificate in Nonprofit Management (Online)
- Maryville University Online Master of Business Administration
- Maryville University Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership (Online)
- Northeastern University D’Amore-Kim School of Business Online MBA
- Norwich University Online Master of Business Administration
- Ohio University Online Master of Public Administration
- Pacific University Oregon – Master of Nonprofit Leadership
- Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management Online MBA
- Regis University Master of Nonprofit Management
- Rutgers Masters of Public Administration (Online)
- Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s Masters of Arts in Global Development
- Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s Master’s in Organizational Leadership
- Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s Masters in Philanthropy & Development
- Saint Joseph’s University: Master’s in Organizational Development and Leadership
- University of Florida: Online Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership
- University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business Online MBA
- University of Nevada, Reno Online Master of Public Health in Public Health Practice
- University of Valley Forge: Online Masters of Arts in Organizational Leadership
- USC Marshall School of Business: Online Master of Business Administration
- Villanova University School of Business Online MBA
- Wake Forest University Online Master of Arts in Counselling
- Washington State University Online MBA
- Western Governors University: Online MBA
Volunteer Management
Academic programs offered by colleges across Canada.
- Conestoga College: Volunteer Management
- Fleming College: Volunteer Management Certificate (Online)
- Mohawk College: Volunteer Management
- Seneca College: Volunteer Management Graduate Certificate
Special Event Management
Academic programs offered by colleges and universities across Canada.
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT): Event Marketing Associate Certificate Program
- George Brown College: Sport and Event Marketing – Post Diploma
- Mount Royal University Faculty of Continuing Education: Event Management Certificate
- Niagara College: Post-graduate Certificate in Event Management
- Vancouver Island University: Event Management Certificate
Administration Programs
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT): Business Fundamentals Associate Certificate Program
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT): Business Management Certificate Program
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT): Human Resources Management Certificate Program
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT): Leadership Associate Certificate Program
- Douglas College: Dare to Lead™ Program
- Grant MacEwan College: Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration Degree Program
- Mount Royal University Faculty of Continuing Education: Human Resource Management Certificate
- Mount Royal University Faculty of Continuing Education: Leadership Certificate
- Mount Royal University Faculty of Continuing Education: Management Development Certificate
- Royal Roads University: MA in Leadership
- Sheridan College: Social Service Worker
Arts and Culture Management Programs
- Capilano University: Arts and Entertainment Management Diploma
- Humber College: Arts Administration and Cultural Management Graduate Certificate
- MacEwan University: Arts and Cultural Management Diploma
- Schulich School of Business at York University: MBA in Arts and Media
- University of Toronto Scarborough: Arts Management Programs
- University of Victoria: Heritage, Culture and Museum Studies
- University of Winnipeg: Master of Arts in Cultural Studies
Social Services Programs
- Algonquin College: Social Service Worker Program
- George Brown College: Community Worker Program
- Humber College: Social Service Worker
- Langara College: Social Services Worker Program
- Seneca College: Social Service Worker Diploma Program
- Sheridan College: Community Worker – Outreach & Development
- Thompson Rivers University: Social Service Worker Certificate
- University of Windsor: PhD in Sociology with a specialization in Social Justice
Other Relevant Programs
- Algoma University: Community Economic and Social Development
- Regis: Master of Arts in Counselling (Online)
- Population Data BC: Professional Specialization Certificate in Population Health Data Analysis
- Royal Roads University: MA in Conflict Analysis and Management
- Royal Roads University: MA in Professional Communication
- Simon Fraser University: Masters in Public Policy
- Sprott School of Business: Master of Science in Management
- University of Guelph: MA (Leadership)
- University of Guelph: Master of Conservation Leadership
- Université de Montréal Undergraduate Microprogram in Financing Non-Profit Organizations (French)
- University of St. Michael’s College: Certificate in Corporate Social Responsibility
- Universisté Saint-Paul University Élisabeth-Bruyère School of Social Innovation
- University of Victoria: Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education (CACE)

