Executive Education
Nonprofit Management
Learning Experiences for Nonprofits
Our country has a growing dependence on nonprofits. We count on them to provide community solutions to society’s toughest problems. To survive – and thrive – as needs increase, nonprofit organizations must continually improve their business practices.
The University of St. Thomas – long dedicated to strengthening the nonprofit sector – offers a suite of business and management programs designed to help nonprofits:
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Raise and maximize funds and resources
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Sustain – and grow – the organization’s infrastructure
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Satisfy the needs and desires of constituents
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Increase visibility and usage
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Attract, manage and keep influential boards, staffs and volunteers
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Improve accountability and planning
Join us for inspiring learning experiences that are nurturing, ethically centered and results driven. We are committed to helping you:
- Gain applicable knowledge from expert instructors who are credentialed faculty members, thought leaders and accomplished practitioners with experience in the nonprofit sector
- Increase your leadership capacity by learning how to collaborate with and develop people and organizations
- Expand your network of peers who are embracing and overcoming similar challenges as they strive to increase their “Impact of Investment” (IOI)
Faith Based Programs
View a testimonial from Janet Johnson, from Connected to the Vine Ministries ...
Fundraising
Fundraising is vital to the success of any nonprofit organization. Make sure your fundraising strategies are tied to your organization’s mission and purpose with our Fundraising Programs.
Nonprofit Essentials
- Mini Master of Volunteer Management
- Mini MBA for Nonprofit Organizations
- Mini Master of Nonprofit Finance
Nonprofit Leadership
- Leadership Institute for Ministry Excellence
- Mini MBA for Faith-Based Organizations
- SPAN (Successful Professionals Achieving in Nonprofits)
- Annual Nonprofit Conference: Management Essentials for Effective Leadership
- Institute for Executive Director Leadership
Center for Nonprofit Management
The University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business created the Center for Nonprofit Management to help nonprofits successfully advance their missions.


Watch David Stark, lead instructor for the Mini MBA for Faith-Based Organizations, describe the program ...
Listen to Lloyd Menke, of Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church, talk about the challenges the church faces in attracting younger generations of parishoners to attend and participate ...