Nonprofit Management, Minor

The Nonprofit Management minor prepares students to lead and support mission-driven organizations through focused study in nonprofit leadership, operations, and accountability. Students gain a broad understanding of how nonprofit organizations function within diverse communities, as well as the tools and mindset to drive meaningful change.

By completing this program, students will:

• Understand core management concepts and apply them to the unique context of nonprofit and public service organizations
  
• Communicate effectively in professional and community-based settings, both orally and in writing
  
• Develop collaborative leadership skills to build consensus and advance shared goals
  
• Use data and ethical reasoning to inform decisions and strengthen program outcomes
  
• Promote equity, cultural awareness, and social justice in nonprofit practice

Graduates will be equipped to contribute immediately as effective professionals in the nonprofit sector and to pursue advanced study in fields such as public administration or social work.

Complete all of the following courses:

• BUS 433 - Management of Nonprofit Organizations Units: 4
• PANM 422 - Program Planning and Evaluation Units: 3
• CHHS 445 - Principles of Grantsmanship Units: 3 

Complete one from the following courses:

• BUS 323 - Service Marketing Units: 4
• BUS 330 - Human Resources Management Units: 4
• BUS 430 - Introduction to Social Entrepreneurship Units: 4
• PANM 412 - Public and Nonprofit Finance Units: 3
• PANM 432 - Advanced Program Evaluation Units: 3
• PANM 442 - Community Economic Development Units: 3
• PANM 452 - Technology in Nonprofit/Public Administration Units: 3

Note: Twelve of the units taken to complete a minor (including six upper-division units) may not be used to fulfill other minors, concentrations or major requirements.

Located near the Monterey Bay coastline, Cal State Monterey Bay offers more than natural beauty — it fosters a strong sense of place and purpose. The region supports a vibrant nonprofit sector addressing issues such as environmental sustainability, social equity, public health and economic development. This proximity creates valuable opportunities for applied learning and collaboration. Students in the Nonprofit Management Minor engage with a campus culture grounded in civic engagement and closely connected to the diverse communities of the Central Coast.