MASTER OF NONPROFIT ADMINISTRATION
MNA
L E A D E R S HIP F O R S O C I A L C H A N GE
MASTER OF NONPROFIT ADMINISTRATION Prepare to challenge and rethink the everyday practices of nonprofit management. The Master of Nonprofit Administration (MNA) at the University of San Francisco focuses on educating you to thrive in a shared, global community, and we place a high priority on advancing humanity. The first graduate program in nonprofit management in the United States, the USF MNA celebrates over 30 years of service to the nonprofit sector and will help you build on your success and emerge stronger and more capable of making a difference in the world.
FAST FACTS
FACULTY
Taught at a Jesuit university focused on service, through the core values of human dignity and justice
“Learn from leading scholars in ethics, program delivery, and nonprofit communications, leaders from the CA Endowment and Global Fund for Women, and nonprofit organization professionals from across the Bay Area.”
Located in San Francisco’s SoMa district, one block from the Transbay Terminal and BART Convenient schedule to accommodate working professionals with classes on Saturdays Small, seminar classes with an emphasis on in-class discussion, professional reflection, and action learning Two-year curriculum with a focus on applied management and leadership Optional global immersion program and elective courses on international nonprofits
— R ichard Waters, Associate Professor, Master of Nonprofit Administration
MNA faculty are committed to creating a rich educational environment, enabling you to help nonprofit organizations provide quality programs and services, and impact public policy to achieve social change.
CLASS PROFILE
Male 24% Female 76%
WHY THE USF MNA? The USF MNA is housed in the AACSB- and WASC-accredited USF School of Management
Nonprofit 76% Financial Services/ Consulting 10% Government 5% Consumer Products 5% Hospitality 4%
Learn the leading managerial practices of nonprofits, government, and businesses Gain the skills to deliver high-impact programs and services through a curriculum grounded in the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence and service to humankind
24-57
Develop a deeper understanding of the impact and best practices of nonprofits and foundations at the regional, state, national, and international levels
32
Leverage the connection between the nonprofit, public, and private sectors
Age Range
Average Age
24%
US Domestic Minorities
Acquire knowledge in advocacy, strategic planning, board governance, fundraising, financial management, legal requirements, human resources, marketing, program evaluation, management, and strategic communications Identify the legal and ethical issues that impact the work of nonprofit managers
ALUMNI Join the USF MNA alumni community of diverse global learners who are at the forefront of leadership and innovation in the nonprofit sector. Name: Lilian Samuel Grad Year: MNA ’11 Title: Senior Director of Development Employer: University of California San Francisco “I was a development director of a small nonprofit and now I work as a development director for one of the top universities in the country. I used to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars, now I raise millions of dollars. I certainly needed the degree to take me to this level. I am much more confident… I feel like there is no limit to what I can do.”
CAREER CONNECTIONS Leading scholars and practitioners in fundraising, program delivery, and nonprofit communications across the Bay Area are in and out of your classroom weekly for unparalleled networking opportunities. Just a sample of speakers who have been featured in the USF MNA program include: Beverly Lenihan, Past President Association of Fundraising Professionals
Christy Duncan-Anderson Executive Director Safeway Foundation
Jeanne Bell CEO and Executive Director Compass Point
Preston Walton Assistant VP CCS Consulting
Carolyn Della Maggiore Development and Program Manager SF Giants Community Fund
Elizabeth Lani Planned Giving Manager San Francisco Ballet
Available career programming includes:
Where are USF MNA students and alumni working?
Career self-assessment tools
• Alzheimer’s Association
Interview and résumé writing workshops
• Anti-Defamation League
Personal branding and negotiation trainings
• CuriOdyssey
Industry advising and coaching Connections with and visits to Bay Area companies
• Children’s Empowerment, Inc. • Fremont Unified School District • Goodwill Industries • InnVision Shelter Network • U.S. Peace Corps
“What I love most about the MNA program at USF is that there is a focus not only on academics, but also practical implications and real world leadership.” — Johnny Avots-Smith, MNA ’15, Assistant Director of Annual and Special Giving
One of the greatest benefits of the MNA was being surrounded by nonprofit professionals who are completely out of my nonprofit niche. My classmates brought different experiences and now I have a community I can lean on for professional advice.
— Juliana Cochnar, MNA ’14, Founder of Beats4Boobs
THEORY IN PRACTICE San Francisco is home to a vibrant, extensive, and active nonprofit community with significant impact regionally, nationally, and internationally. Your course work will include consulting with a Bay Area nonprofit to tackle the real-world challenges faced by the organization. Learn firsthand through collaborations with leading practitioners that are providing quality programs and services across the region.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Online application Transcript(s) Essay(s) Résumé
Two letters of recommendation TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic (as applicable)
APPLICATION DEADLINES The Master of Nonprofit Administration will begin accepting applications for Fall 2015 as of September 2014. For details on deadlines and corresponding notification dates, please visit: usfca.edu/management/graduate
APPLY ONLINE usfca.edu/grad/applyonline
CONNECT WITH US 415.422.2221 management@usfca.edu usfca.edu/mna The MNA program is available at the following campus location: USF Downtown Campus 101 Howard Street, Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94105
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