Nonprofit Management News

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.

Faculty

How We Can Help Millions of Children in Conflict Zones

Nonprofit Management’s Kim McCall, Ph.D., shares her powerful experience in Uganda and how she’s working to provide hope to children affected by war.

Faculty

Building Institutional Strength: Why Leadership and Management Matter

M.S. in Nonprofit Management Lecturer Tom Watson on the lessons he learned while working as a consultant to the Tuskegee Airmen.

Faculty

From Theory to Practice: Disaster Philanthropy and Tornadoes

Nonprofit Management Lecturer Greg Witkowski speaks to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy about his SPS course and a recently published paper written by a program alum. (Center for Disaster Philanthropy)

Alumni

Nonprofit Management Alum Came to Columbia for the “Wow” Moments–And He Found Many

Jan-Paul Roodbol discusses his career pivot from finance to nonprofit management and the highlights of his time at Columbia.

Alumni

SPS Students Take Home Bronze in International Negotiation Competition

A group of students representing two SPS graduate programs was the only American team that advanced to the final round of an international negotiation competition.

Student

Columbia SPS Students Showcase Ideas for a Better Future at SPS Next

Four student speakers shared their stories and experiences, presenting unique solutions for fostering a more sustainable and equitable future.