Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies Minor

Currently there are approximately 1.6 million nonprofit organizations in the United States, one of the largest employment sectors in the American workforce. Upon completion of this undergraduate minor, students are educated as future leaders and participants in the philanthropic and nonprofit process. Furthermore, they become more competitive candidates for careers and graduate education in the areas of nonprofit studies. Employment opportunities could include executive and program directors, program officers for corporate and/or private foundations, fundraisers and grant writers.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Students will be able to analyze a nonprofit organization in terms of its mission, vision, goals, organizational structure, operating policies, scope of influence and impact.
  2. Students will be able to understand and articulate the role of goal setting as a means to wealth management and philanthropic commitment.
  3. Students will be able to identify career opportunities related to the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors.

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Admission to the Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies Minor:


The Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies Minor is open to all Auburn University undergraduate students. Students must earn a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 on all course work in the minor. For information about the Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies Minor, please contact the College of Human Sciences Academic Affairs Office at 334-844-4790 or Dr. Pam Ulrich, Head, Department of Consumer and Design Sciences at 334-844-4084 or ulricpv@auburn.edu.

Practicum in the Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies:


Click here for more information on the Practicum in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Stuides or contact Brittany Branyon at branyba@auburn.edu or (334) 844-3524.