Nonprofit Management News
What I Wish I Knew: Munira Ahmed from Nonprofit Management
Watch: Munira Ahmed speaks to how the relationships that take root at Columbia SPS often extend far past graduation. (YouTube)
As The Job Market Changes, How Professional Education Must Adapt
As AI and industry transform work, Columbia SPS faculty discuss the future of professional education.
Nonprofit Leaders and Columbia SPS Experts Tackle the Current Climate of Social Impact
Columbia’s M.S. in Nonprofit Management program convened nonprofit leaders, students, and changemakers for a two-part Accelerator Series exploring adaptive leadership, innovation, AI, and the evolving future of the sector.
What I Wish I Knew: Sa'mya Monique Wilson from Nonprofit Management
Watch: Sa'mya Monique Wilson, Nonprofit Management graduate, encourages incoming students to make the most of their time in New York City by exploring beyond Columbia’s campus and Manhattan. (YouTube)
When the Chess Board Gets Wiped Clean: The Return on Education in the AI Era
As AI reshapes work, Columbia SPS faculty, alumni, and students discuss why the enduring return on education lies in adaptability, judgment, and lifelong learning.
Leading Without a Playbook: Lessons from the Front Lines of Philanthropy
Cecily M. Carson joined Columbia’s M.S. in Nonprofit Management Leadership Series to share how relationship-building and informed decision-making shape effective philanthropic work.
Meet the 2026 Student Marshals
Hear from some exceptional students who have been chosen to represent their master’s programs at graduation.
Keep Scattering: Reimagining the Nonprofit Sector
Drawing on experiences in the M.S. in Nonprofit Management program, Andrew Jamieson examines the quiet, lasting work of building a more equitable sector.
A New Framework for Future Leaders: Redefining Fundraising as Strategy
In Columbia’s Nonprofit Management program, lecturers Ramone Segree and John Hicks share real-world insights on building impactful careers in today’s evolving nonprofit sector.
Meeting Midcareer Students’ Needs and Expanding Their Expertise
Through the Nonprofit Management program’s flexible formats—including part-time and online options—two current students are expanding their professional skill sets.
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.
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.