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MA in Nonprofit Management Program Overview<\/h2>\n

Around the world, nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations are delivering much-needed services, advocating for social causes, and mobilizing for collective impact. In fact, there are 1.5 million nonprofits registered in the United States alone and over 10 million NGOs worldwide.<\/p>\n

This substantial growth within the social sector requires skilled leaders, managers, and staff to strengthen its operations and implement best practices. Johns Hopkins\u2019 online Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management is the first of its kind to be international in scope and domestic in practice. Students acquire the leadership, management, and organizational skills needed to succeed in the nonprofit sector, either domestically or abroad. This MA program offers courses that focus on leadership, fundraising, grant writing, strategic planning, project management, marketing, communications, and resource development. Students complete their studies with a capstone project that concentrates on a real-world issue relevant to today\u2019s nonprofits.<\/p>\n

Advance Your Career<\/h3>\n

Whether you are looking to take your existing nonprofit career to the next level, or you want to change direction and pursue leadership opportunities where the noble mission to expand the common good is the first priority, this online master\u2019s program can help you reach your goal.<\/p>\n

Our courses will deepen your understanding of the sector, cultivate your leadership style, and broaden your interpersonal skills to make a profound impact on communities near and far.<\/p>\n

Study on Your Terms<\/h3>\n

Offered 100% online, the JHU Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management program gives you the flexibility to earn your degree while still working full-time. You can also tailor the program toward specific career interests by choosing one of three focus areas and building your final capstone experience around an issue relevant to you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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