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About Nonprofit Management (Minor Only) at CSUSB
The Nonprofit Management minor at Cal State San Bernardino prepares students to understand the unique challenges and strategic opportunities that drive effective leadership in the nonprofit sector.
This interdisciplinary program equips students with the tools to manage mission-driven organizations, engage communities, lead teams, and contribute to positive social impact.
Students learn essential concepts in organizational governance, fundraising and development, volunteer leadership, financial stewardship, and ethical decision-making.
The minor is especially valuable for students interested in careers in community service, nonprofit leadership, advocacy, or public affairs, and it complements majors in public administration, business, social work, sociology, communication, education, and related fields.
Careers in Nonprofit Management (Minor Only)
The Nonprofit Management minor supports students pursuing careers in mission-driven work, community engagement, and organizational leadership.
The curriculum develops skills that are highly valued across sectors that rely on strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, ethical leadership, and resource mobilization.
Potential career pathways include:
- Nonprofit program coordinator or manager
- Community outreach specialist
- Fundraising and development officer
- Volunteer and membership coordinator
- Grant writing and resource development professional
- Public affairs and advocacy roles
- Program evaluation and impact assessment roles
- Leadership positions in foundations, nonprofits, and social enterprises
The minor also provides excellent preparation for graduate study in nonprofit leadership, public administration, social policy, and related fields.
Sample Courses
Ethical Public Service Leadership
Topics include various theories of leadership as well as leader traits, skills, styles, behaviors, development, evaluation, and ethics.
Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Introduction to the theory and practice of nonprofit management. Students will identify the unique role of nonprofits as public service private organizations; understand the nonprofit legal framework; review concepts in nonprofit leadership and governance, including the roles and responsibilities of the board of directors; learn how to strategically manage staff and volunteers; and understand the unique financial management practices of nonprofit organizations.
Nonprofit Staff and Volunteer Management
This course blends theoretical concepts with practical applications, enabling students to understand the unique characteristics of the nonprofit sector, develop effective recruitment and talent retention strategies, create engaging and meaningful volunteer experiences, and navigate the legal and ethical complexities specific to nonprofit human resource management.
Meet Professor Monty Van Wart, Ph.D.
Opportunities for Students
Students in the Nonprofit Management minor benefit from applied coursework and real-world engagement opportunities that build professional management skills:
- Courses in nonprofit management, leadership, and ethics, emphasizing practical strategies for mission-driven work
- Training in fundraising, development, and financial stewardship, including budgeting and resource planning
- Volunteer leadership and community engagement coursework that builds real-world capacity
- Faculty mentorship from instructors experienced in public service and nonprofit administration
- Opportunities to connect with local nonprofits, community leaders, and advocacy organizations
- Collaborative projects that simulate nonprofit management challenges and solutions
- Networking opportunities with alumni, community partners, and nonprofit leaders
These experiences help students gain confidence, strategic competencies, and a deep understanding of how mission-driven organizations operate and succeed.
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