M.A. in Organizational Leadership – Not-for-Profit Management

Work Smarter to Meet Your Mission in Nonprofit Management

High-performing nonprofits function like successful businesses. Our Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) – Not-for-Profit Management fuses business best practices with the daily complexities of a nonprofit. Taught from a Christian perspective, this program can give you the leadership skills and spiritual wisdom to help your organization make a meaningful difference. There are no GMAT/GRE requirements for this online MAOL degree program. You can gain advice from seasoned business professionals through the Executive Mentor Program. Regent has been ranked among top national universities by the U.S. News & World Report, 2023, and has also been ranked as a Top 10 Military Friendly® School by Military Friendly®, 2023-24. Equip yourself to excel through a master’s program with a concentration in nonprofit management.

Location: Online

Total Credit Hours: 33

Next Session Start: August 24, 2026

Approved Degree Plan: Download PDF

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EXPAND YOUR EFFECTIVENESS IN NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT

Practice solving problems through collaboration, communicating effectively in actual leadership situations, and researching contemporary issues.

BUILD VALUABLE RELATIONSHIPS

Learn to maximize board-staff relations, recruit and motivate volunteers, and develop talent in your staff.

FUNDRAISE LIKE A nonprofit PRO

Discover the secrets to fundraising success, including sources of support, planning campaigns, and retaining and growing donors, plus marketing strategies.

You can learn key organizational leadership elements such as ethics, motivation, creativity, vision, strategic planning, and teamwork from our award-winning faculty.

MAOL-Not-for-Profit Management Career Opportunities

After completing your nonprofit management master’s, you can:

Efficiently and passionately operate a nonprofit with unpredictable resources.
Empower board, staff, and volunteers to fulfill the organization’s mission.
Organize for and manage growth, implementing strategies to respond to changes in various settings.

Career Opportunities

Nonprofit or Corporate Administration
Recruiting & Training
Sales & Marketing
Team Building
Missions

Projected growth from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023

Regent University ranked #11 of the top 24 Best Online Master’s in Organizational Leadership | SuccessfulStudent.org

Top 25 Best Master's Programs in Virginia, 2025, UniversityHQ.

Featured Courses

Table listing featured courses with course code, name, and credit hours.
Code	Name	Credits
NFP 631	Principles & Techniques of Fundraising	3	Explore fundraising as ministry and stewardship. Grounded in a Christian worldview, this course equips students to master the donor lifecycle, craft a mission-true case for support, design multi-channel solicitations, and steward gifts ethically in ways that honor donor dignity and advance kingdom impact. Students practice Spirit-led listening, gratitude disciplines, and prayerful discernment; complete solicitation role-plays; and produce a mini-campaign plan that models transparency, accountability, and generosity.
NFP 632	Donor Analytics & Digital Fundraising	3	Apply analytics and experimentation to increase giving while treating people as image-bearers, not data points. Topics include segmentation, RFM and CLV, propensity modeling, funnel design, A/B testing, SEO/ads/email, and SMS, with data governance, consent, and truthful communication at the core.
NFP 633	Strategy, Marketing, & Partnerships	3	Design growth strategies that keep mission-faithfulness central while creating value for stakeholders. Build campaigns that align brand, content, and channels; craft alliances with churches, networks, and institutions; and integrate advocacy or earned-income where appropriate — avoiding fear-based or manipulative messaging and championing stories that honor the imago Dei. Assessment includes a conversion-focused campaign and an ecosystem strategy brief.

Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.

Other Concentrations

Admissions Requirements

2026-27 Semester Check-In Deadlines

All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

Session	Semester Check-In	Session Start Date
Session A	Friday, August 14	Monday, August 24
Session B	Friday, October 16	Monday, October 26
Session C	Wednesday, January 6	Monday, January 11
Session D	Friday, March 5	Monday, March 15
Session E	Friday, April 30	Monday, May 10
Session F	Friday, June 11	Monday, June 21

Admissions Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES or NAFSA approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.

Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Tuition & Fees

2026-27 Tuition Rates

PART-TIME STUDENTS

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS)	$695	6	$4,170
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	$845 (On-Campus) $695 (Online)	6	$5,070 $4,170
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)	$1,020	3	$3,060
Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD)	$1,020	3	$3,060
Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL)	$1,020	3	$3,060

Full-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS)	$695	9	$6,255
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	$845 (On-Campus) $695 (Online)	9	$7,605 $6,255
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)	$1,020	6	$6,120
Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD)	$1,020	6	$6,120
Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL)	$1,020	6	$6,120

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$750

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2025-26 Tuition Rates

Part-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS)	$695	6	$4,170
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	$765 (On-Campus) $695 (Online)	6	$4,590 $4,170
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)	$1,020	3	$3,060
Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD)	$1,020	3	$3,060
Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL)	$1,020	3	$3,060

Full-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Arts (MA) / Master of Science (MS)	$695	9	$6,255
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	$765 (On-Campus) $695 (Online)	9	$6,885 $6,255
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)	$1,020	6	$6,120
Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD)	$1,020	6	$6,120
Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL)	$1,020	6	$6,120

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$750

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

*Rates are subject to change at any time. The per-credit-hour tuition rate is for SBL master’s level courses only. Concentration courses taken from the other schools at Regent University are charged at that school’s tuition rate.

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