M.A. in Nonprofit Management Program Overview
Graduate(Masters)
Online Completion
Downtown Location
MANPM Advisor - Director
David Branham, Ph.D.
(713) 221-8208
BranhamD@uhd.edu
Karlyli Juarez
Associate Director, Graduate Studies
CHSSGradStudies@uhd.edu
Graduate Degree and Graduate Certificate Application Deadlines
Spring 2025
Jan. 1, 2025
Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management (Online)
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management (MANPM) is a multidisciplinary program that prepares recent college graduates as well as mid- and senior-level administrators to manage and lead nonprofit organizations of all types. The program was created by UHD faculty in close collaboration with leaders from some of Houston’s most prominent nonprofit organizations and emphasizes hands-on experiences and teamwork to help students develop skills in the following areas:
- Evaluation, assessment and strategic planning
- Entrepreneurship
- Program management
- Fund-raising, revenue generation and grant writing
- Human resources
- Marketing and social media
- Law and ethics
- Leadership, board development and team building
Alumni Testimonials
Read our alumni testimonials on how the Nonprofit Management program helped them achieve success.
2022 Graduate, Friendship Program Manager, Houston Welcomes Refugees
"The MANPM program was so rewarding and valuable to me, and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone who is considering working in the nonprofit sector."
2019 Graduate, Director of Development, Rabata
"I was able to develop through the uniquely designed curriculum was pivotal for my work at the nonprofit I serve."
2022 Graduate, Executive Director, Key School and Training Center
"Earning a master of arts in nonprofit management connected all the dots to leading a nonprofit organization."
2021 Graduate, Talent Recruiter, KIPP Texas Public Schools
"The MANPM program allowed me to see my current organization through a different lens and tap into my creativity and strategic planning to make improvements that will advance our overall mission and vision."
2016 Graduate, Executive Director, Grand Central District Association
"The (MANPM) program introduced me to next level organizational governance and business ideology that transformed the way I approach all aspects of management."
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