Nonprofit Leadership at Bradley University

You have a passion for service. A drive to create lasting change in peoples’ lives—through education, healthcare, government, the arts, trade associations, libraries, religious organizations, environmental protection, philanthropy—the list goes on, as the needs and opportunities are tremendous.

To become a true authority in the complex arena of nonprofit leadership, you need the modern-day leadership acumen and communication skills that will help you turn your organization’s goals into reality. Bradley University’s leading online Master of Arts and Graduate Certificate programs in Nonprofit Leadership prepare you to become a strategic, effective leader, equipped to advance the mission of organizations throughout the nonprofit sector.

In 2024, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonprofit organizations in this country account for 12.8 million jobs, or 9.9% of private-sector employment.¹ According to the Washington Post, "Over the past 15 years, nonprofit employment has grown 33 percent. ... Nonprofits have passed local government to become the second-largest source of employment in the country."² If you intend to be part of that expanding landscape, get ready now.

Full-time employees of nonprofit organizations save 30% on tuition for the online graduate programs in Nonprofit Leadership.

Because the master’s program is designed specifically for working professionals, students earning the MA in Nonprofit Leadership can complete the program while working full-time, taking three courses each term.