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.
Concentration 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.
Earn an optional Nonprofit Management Certificate by Selecting One of These Courses
HBS 537: Leading Across Difference
Leading and managing diverse teams to achieve collective goals.
ALEC 520: Leadership Development in Organizations and Community Non-Profit
Application of concepts related to developing leaders for organizing and maintaining extension and community nonprofit organizations. The foundation of this course is grounded in traditional and contemporary leadership philosophies and practices but emphasizes leadership in agricultural professions.
Anna Gasinksi, 2024/2025 Cohort
“I chose the Baker School because of its strong sense of community through the cohort model, the opportunity for hands-on learning through the practicum, and its emphasis on leadership development. 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.”