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Serve Organizations Effectively with a Non-profit Leadership Minor

Non-profit organizations rely on leaders who can mobilize teams, manage resources, and create positive change in their communities. Cornerstone University’s Non-Profit Leadership Minor equips you with practical skills in management, fundraising, and communication while providing opportunities to explore event planning, social impact work, and ministry contexts. Grounded in a Christian worldview, this minor prepares you to serve others with a Christ-centered mission and confidently step into roles that make a meaningful difference locally and globally.

For more opportunities to advance your career impact, explore our B.S. in Accounting, B.S. in Business Administration, B.S. in Business Management, B.S. in Data Analytics, B.S. in Business Finance or B.S. in Business Marketing.

Develop Market-Ready Skills with a Minor in Non-Profit Leadership

Build a strong résumé with these highly sought-after leadership and service-oriented skills acquired through Cornerstone’s career-focused curriculum designed for non-profit professionals:

Non-Profit Leadership & Organizational Management – Guide teams and programs with foundational management principles that support mission effectiveness and community impact.

Fundraising & Resource Development – Strengthen financial sustainability by applying donor engagement, fund development and stewardship strategies.

Communication & Relationship Building – Communicate clearly with stakeholders, volunteers and partners to support collaboration and positive engagement.

Event Planning & Promotion – Plan, coordinate, and promote events that advance organizational goals and strengthen donor and community relationships.

Service-Focused Program Insight – Understand how non-profits address social needs and deliver services in diverse cultural and community contexts.

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Christian Worldview – Lead mission-driven organizations with integrity, compassion, and stewardship as you support organizations dedicated to Christ-centered influence and service.

Program Courses

Learn the core practices and principles of leadership in a non-profit context.

Non-profit Leadership Minor

MGT-221: Non-Profit Leadership

Explore how non-profits operate by examining administration, philanthropy, community development, and program evaluation in mission-driven organizations.

MGT-231: Principles of Management

Learn the four key management functions — planning, organizing, leading and controlling — and explore the integration of faith and business in personal and corporate settings.

MGT-238: Principles of Leadership

A highly interactive course where students explore leadership theories, practice key principles, and discover their leadership style.

MGT-341: Fund Development

Examine the foundations of non-profit fundraising by exploring donor engagement, revenue strategies, and the essentials of non-profit finance, including grant writing.

Students will choose two electives to deepen skills in event planning, grant writing, leadership, social services, or global and ministry contexts.

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Enhancing Your Career with a Non-profit Leadership Minor

Prepare for leadership and support roles in non-profit organizations, ministries, community development, event coordination, and donor relations, helping meet needs and strengthen communities for Christ.

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Take your next step toward learning at one of the most affordable Christian universities in the nation.

  1. Apply — our application is free.
  2. Set goals — your admissions counselor is here to guide you.
  3. Maximize your credits — you could transfer in up to 75% of your degree credits.
  4. Discover affordability — scholarships and grants are available for qualified students.

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