Nonprofit Management News

Student

An International Student Perspective: Bringing Nonprofit Management Lessons Back to Kenya

At a recent program information session, Betty A. Odhiambo spoke about her experience at SPS and the nonprofit sector in Africa.

Faculty, In the Media

Nonprofit’s Lawsuit over the Federal Funding Freeze Is Part of an ‘Avalanche’ of Litigation

Tom Watson, a lecturer in the M.S. in Nonprofit Management program, speaks on the collective action of nonprofits in response to President Trump's executive order on federal funding. (The Associated Press)

Faculty

How Local Nonprofits Evolve and Adapt to Meet Community Needs

Rich Baum, president and CEO of Educational Alliance, recently spoke with Program Director Dr. Basil Smikle, Jr. about his extensive experience with New York City nonprofits.

Faculty

The Importance of Purpose and Mission: A Nonprofit Management Lunch & Learn Discussion

Former New York City Social Services Commissioner Gary P. Jenkins joined Dr. Basil Smikle, Jr. for the program’s Program Director Lunch and Learn webinar series.

Faculty

How Nonprofit Leaders Can Navigate Post-Election Challenges in the Field

Columbia’s Nonprofit Management graduate program recently hosted an event that gave students and alumni the opportunity to meet Program Director Dr. Basil A. Smikle, Jr.

Alumni, Faculty

Careers with Purpose: Insights from the SPS Career Design Lab and Nonprofit Management Program’s Panel Discussion

The event emphasized the importance of mission-driven work and explored a wide range of career paths in the nonprofit sector.

Faculty, In the Media

Nonprofit Groups Are in the Trump Administration’s Crosshairs

Dr. Basil Smikle Jr., Nonprofit Management program director and former executive director of the New York State Democratic Party, wrote an op-ed for MSNBC about the House passing a bill that would give the executive branch the power to strip nonprofits of tax exempt status (MSNBC)

Faculty

A Mission to Advance Global Health Security and Fight Cervical Cancer

Nonprofit Management Lecturer Richard Feiner on his work with the G20/G7 Health and Development Partnership.

Student

Introducing New SPS Student Government President Emily Taylor

Taylor is using her experience as a paralegal to support SPS students and update operating procedures.

Faculty

Dr. Basil Smikle Jr. On His Journey to Becoming Director of Columbia’s M.S. in Nonprofit Management Program

We recently spoke to Smikle about his background, career path, and his goal of preparing the next generation of advocates and leaders to maximize their impact on the world.

Faculty, In the Media

Columbia Experts React, Share Insights on 2024 Election Results

M.S. in Nonprofit Management Program Director Basil Smikle comments on the recent presidential election. (Columbia News)

Faculty

Lecturer Won Palisoul on Her Trajectory From Navy Turbine Engineer to Columbia and Beyond

After finding a career in finance through supportive veterans groups, Palisoul gives back to the community with nonprofit work.