Non-Profit and Community Leadership Master's Degree Online

Stevenson University Online / Academics / Online Master’s Degrees / Non-Profit and Community Leadership

$515

Per Credit Tuition + $0 Fees

36

Credits to Complete

Fall 2

Next Start Term

A Degree in Changing Lives, Starting with Yours

This program was previously named “Community-Based Education and Leadership”

If you’re inspired to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact on communities and lives, our fully online Master of Arts in Non-Profit and Community Leadership can help you turn ambition into action.

As a student in our program, you will learn the strategic leadership skills needed to strengthen education and non-profit organizations, mobilize teams, and cultivate the diverse partnerships that drive sustainable, community-centered progress. Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped to lead with confidence and ignite change.

$98,000

Median salary for a non-profit Executive Director according to the Center for Nonprofit Coaching

687

Career Connection student appointments for resume reviews, LinkedIn profile support, mock interviews, and more

12.6%

Projected growth in Maryland for social and community service managers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor

13,800

Projected nationwide job openings for fundraisers and fundraising managers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor

Why Stevenson?

Online classes offered in convenient eight-week sessions
Asynchronous format lets you learn at your pace
Personalized attention from your Student Success Coach
Affordably-priced with partnership discounts and financial aid available

Career Outcomes

As a graduate, you can pursue careers such as:

Non-Profit Director
Grant Writer
Social and Community Service Manager
Community School Administrator
Fundraising Executive
Youth Development Specialist
Athletic Coach
Higher Education Professional
Librarian
Museum Coordinator

Discover Real-World Relevance

As a student in our online Master’s in Non-Profit and Community Leadership program, you will develop key skills, including:

Creating, implementing, and assessing community-based programs
Leadership and advocacy for non-profit organizations
Effective grant writing
Project management, volunteer management, and strategic planning
Goal setting, resource management, and partnership building

Explore Classes

Choose from a variety of courses including:

Socio-Political and Cultural Influences on Families, Communities and Organizations
Foundations and Frameworks of Community-Based Education
Community Engagement and Leadership
Principles and Practices of Youth Development
Volunteer Management
Advocacy in Community Based Organizations
Innovative Leadership and Management
Project Management
Conflict Communication and Leadership

Explore more courses and program options in our catalog

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Admission Requirements:

Completed online application
Completion of bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Official college transcripts from all previous academic work. If the transcripts are from an institution located outside of the United States, students must submit an official course-by-course transcript evaluation from an organization that is a current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). A member list is available on the NACES website.
A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in past academic work.
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Earn Up to 15 Credits

Apply Prior Coursework and Experience to Your Degree

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8-Week Sessions

Flexible Start Dates and Fully Online Courses

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Your Partner For Professional Success

Sydney Kempf

Enrollment Counselor

443-352-4510
skempf@stevenson.edu

We’re here to answer all your questions. Submit this form or contact Sydney, your Enrollment Counselor, directly to learn more about our Master of Arts in Non-Profit and Community Leadership program.

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Student Spotlight

Marcy Dubroff

Master’s in Community-Based Education and Leadership

“I found that the workload was well-paced, relevant, and eminently doable. And, I also found an amazing support network with my cohort and my professors.”