Nonprofit Management
In this concentration, students will explore topics such as strategic management and leadership of nonprofits, social entrepreneurship, fundraising, volunteerism, data analytics for social impact, and board structure and governance.
Program overview
The Nonprofit Management concentration prepares students to lead with impact in mission-driven organizations. Designed around the unique challenges and opportunities of the nonprofit sector, this concentration covers strategy, fundraising, social innovation, and effective governance, equipping graduates with the skills to advance organizational success and strengthen communities.
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Featured Courses
HBS 503: Administrative Law and Regulatory Policymaking
Legal foundations of the administrative state. Agency implementation of legislation through rulemaking, enforcement, and adjudication. Legislative oversight, executive control, and judicial review of agency actions.
HBS 536: Nonprofit Management
An overview of the history, scope, and management of not-for-profit organizations.
HBS 534: Public Organization, Theory, and Behavior
Examination of organizational theory and behavior with emphasis on implications for public management. Includes theories of decision-making, leadership, communications, and group dynamics.
With a background in public health, I was looking for a program that would help me strengthen my nonprofit management skills in a way that felt practical, collaborative, and relevant to the work I do every day. This program stood out as a place where I could grow both personally and professionally alongside others.
Anna Gasinski
2024/2025 Cohort
