Nonprofit Management News

Faculty

Where Passion Meets Systems: Sustaining Impact in Nonprofit Work

Crashonda Andrew, senior vice president of global philanthropy at United Way, discussed fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and the evolving role of philanthropy during a Nonprofit Management Lunch and Learn session.

Alumni, Student

Making a Difference Close to Home with an SPS Degree

Columbia SPS students and alumni are applying their expertise across industries to strengthen local communities throughout the U.S.

School

Strategies for Staying Relevant

Part of the Frame Your Future series, an April 14 panel event convenes industry leaders to explore how continuous learning drives professional relevance—and amplifies long-term career return—in a rapidly changing landscape.

Faculty

Connecting Columbia Nonprofit Management Students to Public Leadership and Policy Advocacy

From cable news studios to major-sector conferences and symposiums, Columbia’s Nonprofit Management program connects students with influential leaders shaping media, policy, and social impact.

Alumni

SPS Alumni Connect with Mission-Driven Nonprofits at Inaugural Board and Volunteer Recruitment Fair

The Office of Alumni Relations brings together alumni and nonprofit leaders for an evening of meaningful connections and future impact.

School

Frame Your Future 2026: Reimagining Leadership in an Era of Constant Change

The SPS public event series will explore leadership, lifelong learning, and competitive advantage in a changing world.

Student

Nonprofit Management Students Engage National Leaders at AFP LEAD 2025

Through its co-sponsorship of the conference, the program connected students with fundraising professionals and emerging trends shaping the future of philanthropy.

Student

Nonprofit Management Students Broaden Professional Horizons at the Annual YANA Conference

Through faculty connections and experiential learning, students joined sector leaders at the conference to explore equity, strategy, and the power of storytelling in social change.

Student

Online and on Top of It: Nonprofit Management Student Karen Barone’s Unique Learning Experience

Balancing work, family, and entrepreneurship, Barone found that the online program delivers immersive learning, practitioner insight, and a strong sense of community—proving that graduate study can fit into even the fullest lives.

Student

Flexibility, Practice, and Purpose: Why Students Choose Columbia’s Nonprofit Management Program

The program recently hosted a panel featuring three full-time students, including a Columbia HBCU and a CUNY Fellow.

Alumni

How One Nonprofit Management Alumna Is Making an Impact at the Salvation Army

In a Nonprofit Management webinar, seasoned nonprofit industry professional Rebecca L. Smith provided unique insights into her role at the Salvation Army and her career.

Faculty

Social Enterprise: Are More Regulations and Incentives Needed?

M.S. in Nonprofit Management lecturer John E. Tyler III recently published two academic articles exploring the legal and ethical dimensions of philanthropy.