Where can I locate colleges and universities that offer degree programs in fundraising, philanthropy, and nonprofit management?

Current Offerings in University Based Programs, compiled by Seton Hall University faculty, allows you to search for more than 250 colleges and universities with courses in nonprofit management alphabetically, by state, and by type (noncredit, continuing education, undergraduate and graduate). You can also search graduate programs with concentrations in nonprofit management by degree, region, and state. There are even new listings of Ph.D. and online nonprofit management programs.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy published a list in its November 27, 1997 issue titled "Universities That Offer Graduate Programs in Non-Profit Studies". An article also appeared in Foundation News & Commentary's May/June 1998 issue entitled "Degrees for Doing Good."

The following resources provide information on degree programs for the nonprofit sector:

• Fletcher, Kathleen Mary. The Impact of Receiving a Master's Degree in Nonprofit Management on Graduates' Professional Lives: A Survey of Alumni of Three University Programs. Ann Arbor, MI: UMI Dissertation Services. 2003.

• Joslyn, Heather. "Gaining Success by Degrees." Chronicle of Philanthropy 16 (8 January 2004) p. 6-24. Describes the rising popularity of academic programs in nonprofit management, citing several examples. The special report includes an article on online educational opportunities, as well as profiles of six notable programs at: Case Western Reserve University, University of San Francisco, Indiana University-Purdue University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Stanford University, and the New School University.

• Renz, David O. "Learning to Make the Difference: A Guide to Nonprofit Education." Nonprofit Quarterly vol. 11 (Summer 2004) p. A1-16. This supplement conveys information about the formal education programs available in nonprofit management. Renz explains the different options for study, such as degree programs, certificate programs, and noncredit workshops, and offers guidance on selecting a program that is a good match. A directory of more than 200 institutions follows.

You might also want to refer to college and university directories that are available in most public libraries.

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