The nonprofit leadership and management major provides both theoretical and practical knowledge concerning the management of nonprofit organizations. The focus of the major is to build the capacity of students to lead and manage nonprofit organizations through practical application, experiential learning and exposure to nonprofit environments and professionals in the field. The major provides the academic foundation for students pursuing careers in the nonprofit sector, human services and community development.

Graduates with a B.A. in Nonprofit Leadership and Management can obtain positions with local, national and international nonprofit organizations. Examples of career areas include: executive director of a nonprofit, marketing and public relations, fundraising and resource development, volunteerism, program management and evaluation, advocacy, case management, human resources, grant writing, training and development, and financial planning and administration.