UCF’s Master of Nonprofit Management is built for purpose-driven professionals who believe in the power of community. Ranked No. 15 in the nation and offered fully online through UCF Online, this 36-credit, NASPAA-accredited program prepares you to lead mission-driven organizations with empathy, strategy and collaboration.

Here, you’ll gain practical skills in areas like fundraising, AI-powered grant writing, program evaluation and ethical leadership — all rooted in real-world service learning. Nearly half of your courses include hands-on projects with community partners like Eight Cents in a Jar, giving you experience that makes a difference from day one.

In the nonprofit world, leadership means listening, connecting and working across sectors to solve complex challenges. With a 79% nonprofit job placement rate, our graduates step into roles as executive directors, development officers, and change agents—ready to build stronger communities, together.

Possible Careers

  • Alumni Director
  • Director of Community Engagement
  • Executive Director
  • Development Director
  • Grants Manager
  • Nonprofit Chief Operating Officer
  • Nonprofit Consultant
  • Program Director
No. 15

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Years to Complete
Full-Time Student

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UCF’s MNM is the first stand-alone nonprofit program to be accredited by the Network of Schools in Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA).

No GRE Required

Location

The degree may be completed fully online.

Internships

Students without practical nonprofit management experience are strongly advised to complete an internship as part of their advanced curriculum. MNM students have the advantage of developing internship placements through our experiential learning coordinator. Internship placement varies by student interest and semester. Past internship placements include: UCF Center for Public and Nonprofit Management, IRONMAN Foundation, Heart of Central Florida United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Boys & Girls Clubs, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and more.

Certificates

As a student in UCF’s Master of Nonprofit Management program, you may be eligible to apply select courses toward a graduate certificate — like public administration or urban and regional planning. With a separate application and a few strategic choices, you can broaden your skill set and tailor your degree to your career goals in the nonprofit sector and beyond. Explore the graduate certificates available in emergency management, urban and regional planning, research administration, nonprofit management, and public administration.

Accreditation

UCF’s Master in Nonprofit Management is accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs and Administration (NASPAA). Earning a NASPAA-accredited degree shows you’ve completed a rigorous, high-quality program recognized across the public service field. That distinction can give you a competitive edge in the job market and lead to stronger career outcomes. Learn more on our accreditation page.

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Graduation Rates

MNM students have considerable flexibility in completing the degree. Our program is designed so that a full-time student can easily complete the degree in less than two years. Many of our students pursue the degree on a part-time basis, balancing their educational goals with work and family priorities. Graduation rates are reported on an “Academic Year -5” basis (AR-5). For the 2022-2023 academic year, graduation rates are based on students entering the program in 2018-2019. Of 85 entering students, 8 graduated within two years (100 percent of program design length; six semesters), 31 graduated within three academic years (150 percent of program design length), and 40 graduated within four academic years (200 percent of program design length). Total students graduated and persisting to graduation 85.

Job Placements