Minor in Nonprofit Management

Are you a leader and interested in making the world a better place? Consider a minor in nonprofit management.

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The Minor in Nonprofit Management empowers students with fundamental skills needed to be an effective leader in the nonprofit sector. Many graduates enter one of the fastest-growing employment sectors with little knowledge of the financial and managerial aspects of these organizations that make them distinct from the private sector. The minor emphasizes the role of nonprofit organizations in the provision of essential services and in sustainable community building. Coursework introduces students to the social, political, and economic impact of these organizations in our society.

Students will acquire skills in:

  • Fundraising
  • Advocacy/Lobbying
  • Managing Staff & Volunteers
  • Government Contracts & Grants
  • Foundation Funding
  • Commercial Enterprises
  • Sales & Investments
  • Special Events & Private Donations

Please complete the minor application below. If you have questions regarding this minor, contact Sharon Hayes at shar@uic.edu.

  • **Note: The new minor is Research Design and Data Analysis will not appear on your curriculum until Spring 2025.
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