Master of Nonprofit Leadership

Now accepting applications for Fall 2013!

The Master of Nonprofit Leadership program at Seattle University offers a unique opportunity to tap into your talents, hone your skills, and achieve excellence as a leader for a more just and humane world.

Designed by, for, and with nonprofit practitioners, this 45 credit, cohort-based program prepares you for the challenges that nonprofits leaders, organizations and communities are facing today and in the future.

As a student in this program, you will work closely with faculty as you reflect on your values and strengths, identify your professional goals, and develop the leadership skills needed to accelerate your career. As a member of a cohort of peers, you will have opportunities to study and practice in an intentional learning community. Through applied projects, you will think critically and gain the perspectives, skills and experience essential to leading and managing effective mission-driven organizations.

In the Master of Nonprofit Leadership program, you will also connect with diverse professionals in the field. And, as a graduate, you will join our network of more than 355 alumni who are tackling pressing social problems, building stronger communities and advocating for positive change in our region and beyond.

The 20th cohort begins September 2013. Applications are now being accepted.

The Master of Nonprofit Leadership (MNPL) program empowers individuals to lead nonprofit organizations, serve communities, advance social justice, and advocate for a better future.

• Our Curriculum strengthens a student’s capacity for nimble decision-making, creative problem solving, and inspiring leadership.
• Our Program is designed for working professionals; classes are offered in the evenings and on Saturdays.
• Our Students represent a diverse cohort of individuals working across sectors.

• Our Faculty are experienced practitioners and scholars in the nonprofit field.

• Our Alumni are nonprofit leaders, who connect students to an active network of local professionals and organizations.