MS in Management: Nonprofit Management Concentration
Nonprofit leadership starts here
Turn your passion into purpose-driven leadership with a concentration in Nonprofit Management. Build practical skills in finance, economics, marketing, and ethical, inclusive leadership — all tailored to mission-driven work. You’ll graduate ready to guide organizations, sustain funding, and deepen community impact.
Prepare for the challenge and possibility of nonprofit management
The Simmons Master of Science in Management (MSM) with a concentration in Nonprofit Management helps you develop the skills to:
- Lead with purpose in mission-driven organizations
- Build and manage nonprofit budgets from planning through execution
- Connect resources to strategy so programs deliver lasting results
- Strengthen organizational systems, culture, and performance
- Engage donors, boards, and community stakeholders with credibility
Expand your reach and your leadership options
This master’s concentration opens doors to:
- Senior nonprofit roles in program leadership and executive management
- Fundraising and development positions that shape organizational growth
- High-impact program and operations oversight
- Nonprofit entrepreneurship and organizational expansion
- Policy and funding influence within institutions and communities
- Careers in grants, community engagement, and nonprofit consulting
The Simmons Advantage
Simmons University is one of 25 U.S. colleges and universities – and the only women-centered college – to receive the first Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose Classification. This elective designation is awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE), the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University, and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
What can you do with a concentration in nonprofit management?
At Simmons, you’ll gain more than a degree. You’ll join a dynamic Boston-based network of nonprofit leaders, alumni, and community partners. Our connections lead to internships, mentorships, and real-world experiences that can launch you into leadership positions.
Potential job titles
- Program Director
- Director of Development
- Social & Community Service Manager
- Nonprofit Operations Manager
- Nonprofit Financial Manager
- Volunteer Services Manager
- Information Services Manager
Have questions about the MSM program?
- Christina Ramey, Director of Graduate Programs, is here to help.
- Get clear, personalized answers about admissions, the curriculum, and how Simmons can support your goals.
The nonprofit sector is the third largest industry in the United States, and the largest industry in Boston. Our Nonprofit Management program supports these vital organizations and the communities they serve by teaching students about the unique dynamics of how nonprofits are led, funded and managed.
Erin DeCurtis, Ed.D., Diane K. Trust Professorship in Leadership Development
Our Faculty
Erin DeCurtis
Associate Teaching Professor and Diane K. Trust Professor in Leadership Development and Associate Dean for Undergraduates and Faculty, SOM
Niloufer Sohrabji
Professor and Program Director for Economics
Masato Aoki
Associate Professor
Mansfield Holmes
Associate Professor of Practice