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    Lead with Purpose, Serve with Faith: Pursue the M.A. in Nonprofit Leadership

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    Guide Your Passion into Impact

    Do you feel called to make the world a better place and to solve important problems? In Wheaton’s M.A. in Nonprofit Leadership, you will belong to a learning community committed to your Christian spiritual formation and your professional development.

    In a rapidly shifting national and global landscape, what you build with your passion and commitment deserves a holistic, future-ready foundation. This 36-credit hour degree equips you to meet the world’s most pressing needs with professional excellence and a Kingdom perspective.

    Whether you are looking to advance your career or scale your organization’s mission, this program provides the practical skills like fundraising, data analysis, project management, and strategic planning needed to lead for the common good. Steward your calling and transform your vision into a legacy of Kingdom impact. Your journey toward world-class leadership begins here.

    1.5+

    Million U.S. nonprofits

    130,000

    U.S. nonprofits are Christian

    68%

    of nonprofits expect demand for their services to increase in 2026

    Learn from Nonprofit Leaders, Researchers, and Founders

    Kent Annan
    Kent Annan
    Kent Annan, M.Div. (Princeton Theological Seminary), is the Director of Humanitarian & Disaster Leadership at Wheaton College. A leading voice in humanitarian and nonprofit work, he brings extensive experience from serving with refugees, leading global organizations, and co-founding Haiti Partners. An author and speaker, he prepares students to lead with faith and practical expertise in crisis response.
    Dr. Jamie Aten
    Dr. Jamie Aten
    Jamie Aten, Ph.D. (Indiana State University), is the Founder of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute and a professor at Wheaton College. A disaster psychologist and author, he specializes in faith-based disaster resilience and humanitarian research, helping students integrate psychology and leadership in crisis situations.
    Dr. Jamie Goodwin
    Dr. Jamie Goodwin
    Jamie Goodwin, Ph.D. (Indiana University), is an Assistant Professor at Wheaton College. With expertise in emergency management, disaster research, and community resilience, she equips students to apply evidence-based practices and faith-driven leadership in humanitarian settings.
    Dr. Yousaf Sadiq
    Dr. Yousaf Sadiq
    Yousaf Sadiq, Ph.D. (London School of Theology), is an Adjunct Professor at Wheaton College. With expertise in theological studies, peacebuilding, and interfaith dialogue, he focuses on religious minorities and forced migration. He prepares students to engage global humanitarian challenges with faith and practical leadership.

    Hear From Program Leadership About the M.A. in Nonprofit Leadership


     

    More About Wheaton's M.A. in Nonprofit Leadership

    • Major Credits Required: 36
    • Duration: 2 to 3 Years
    • Format: Hybrid
    • Schedule Options: Full-time, part-time

    Go beyond surface-level management. We prioritize Christian faith formation and vocational discernment, cultivating humble, character-driven leadership that will nourish your soul for the long haul.

    Master the mechanics of high-impact organizations. From fundraising and financial management to data-informed decision-making and crisis leadership, our project-based curriculum ensures you graduate "real-world ready."

    Navigate the future without losing your foundation. Learn to leverage AI-informed strategies and design thinking to solve systemic problems—all while staying rooted in deep theology and ethical integrity.

    You don’t lead alone. Benefit from a mentor-rich, cohort-based environment that connects you to a worldwide network of social impact leaders, alumni, and partners at the highest levels of the sector.

    Our program prepares you for a wide range of nonprofit career opportunities in social services, community development, healthcare, arts, philanthropy, social entrepreneurs, educational, humanitarian, faith-based or secular organizations, local, national, or global nonprofits or NGOs. The curriculum is designed for:
    • Current leaders seeking to advance organizational, financial, and strategic capability
    • Aspiring leaders called to make a difference through nonprofit roles
    • Program directors and managers moving into executive or cross-functional leadership
    • Fundraisers, operations leads, strategists, board members, and philanthropists ready to grow impact
    • Faith-driven changemakers launching or scaling social ventures, enterprises, and initiatives

    Ready to Take the Next Step?

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