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Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management
(Online)

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management (MANPM) is a multidisciplinary program that prepares recent college graduates as well as mid- and senior-level administrators to manage and lead nonprofit organizations of all types. The program was created by UHD faculty in close collaboration with leaders from some of Houston’s most prominent nonprofit organizations and emphasizes hands-on experiences and teamwork to help students develop skills in the following areas:

Evaluation, assessment and strategic planning
Entrepreneurship
Program management
Fund-raising, revenue generation and grant writing
Human resources
Marketing and social media
Law and ethics
Leadership, board development and team building

Alumni Testimonials

Christian Arnold

Christian Arnold
2016 Graduate, Executive Director, Grand Central District Association
"The (MANPM) program introduced me to next level
organizational governance and business ideology that transformed
the way I approach all aspects of management."

Morgan Bass, 2022 graduate

Morgan Bass
2022 Graduate, Friendship Program Manager,
Houston Welcomes Refugees
"The MANPM program was so rewarding and valuable to me,
and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone
who is considering working in the nonprofit sector."

Beth Lamb 2022 MANPM Graduate

Beth Lamb
2022 Graduate, Executive Director, Key School and Training Center
“Earning a master of arts in nonprofit management connected all the dots to leading a nonprofit organization."

Afshan Malik, 2019 graduate

Afshan Malik
2019 Graduate, Director of Development, Rabata
"I was able to develop through the uniquely designed curriculum was pivotal for my work at the nonprofit I serve."

Crystal Mouton, 2021 graduate

Crystal Mouton
2021 Graduate, Talent Recruiter, KIPP Texas Public Schools
"The MANPM program allowed me to see my current organization
through a different lens and tap into my creativity and strategic
planning to make improvements that will advance our overall mission and vision."

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