Prepare to make a difference.
The leadership and management of nonprofit organizations (LMNO) major prepares students for jobs in the nonprofit sector. Students will develop an understanding of the nonprofit sector and the role of philanthropy in the United States. Students will apply fundraising techniques, volunteer management and recruitment practices and facilitate team development in organizational structures.
This program’s comprehensive curriculum and practical hands-on learning experiences increase the students’ abilities and skills in the work of leadership and nonprofit operations. Through the LMNO program, students will be empowered to become successful professionals who work to advance the quality of life in communities.
Upon completion of the undergraduate program, students may also earn the Certified Nonprofit Professional credential with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance organization.
- Want to work in public or nonprofit management.
- Are passionate about helping others.
- Want to make a positive difference.
- Have strong leadership and management skills.
- Enjoy teamwork.
- Executive director
- Marketing manager
- Public relations coordinator
- Fundraising or development officer
- Grant writer
- Volunteer coordinator
- Program director
- Outreach coordinator
- Lobbyist
- Consultant
- Brookings Area United Way
- Washington Pavilion
- Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
- South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance
- SDSU Foundation
- Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce
- Elmwood Country Club
- Make a Wish of South Dakota and Montana
- Boys and Girls Club of Northern Plains
- Ronald McDonald Charities South Dakota
- Brookings Backpack Project
- Washington Pavilion
- Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
- Helpline Center
- Brookings Area United Way
- United Way of Bemidji Area
- Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA)
