Online Education
Grace College and Theological Seminary is excited to offer a new MBA with a Nonprofit Management Concentration, designed to develop mission-driven leaders equipped to serve in faith-based and community-focused organizations. Delivered 100% online and built upon the college’s biblically integrated MBA framework, this program prepares students to lead nonprofit organizations with both professional excellence and Christ-centered purpose. With a focus on sustainability, servant leadership, and impact, students will gain the tools needed to steward people, resources, and vision with integrity.
Courses in this concentration include Nonprofit Leadership and Governance, Fundraising and Grant Writing, Social Enterprise Development, and Strategic Planning for Nonprofits. Each class is designed to be immediately applicable in real-world nonprofit settings, whether students are working in churches, missions, community development, or global aid. The curriculum weaves in a biblical understanding of service and stewardship, encouraging students to approach leadership not just as a career, but as a calling.
The program follows a cohort model for community-building and can be completed in approximately two years at a total cost of $20,350. Graduates will be equipped for roles such as Executive Director, Development Officer, Program Manager, or Church Administrator, and will have the leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills needed to thrive in nonprofit settings. This concentration is ideal for those called to make a lasting difference in the world through service, compassion, and faith-informed leadership.
Online Admissions Counselor
D.B.A.
MBA/OMBA Program Director, Associate Professor of Marketing
The average time that a student takes to complete the degree is 2 years.
Yes, the credits earned from the MBA in nonprofit management program are transferable. Grace College is an accredited member of the Higher Learning Commission.
The nonprofit MBA focuses on core business principles (finance, marketing, operations, and strategic management) within a nonprofit organization. An MPA or MA often emphasizes policy, community service, or leadership theory. If you want to develop both your social impact and management skills, a nonprofit MBA may be the best fit!
The online instructors here at Grace welcome and encourage a high degree of engagement and interaction. There will be opportunities to interact with your instructors and classmates through chat, email, discussion boards, and forums.
Most students pursuing an MBA in nonprofit management are already serving in full-time ministry, education, or social impact roles. That’s why flexibility matters. This Nonprofit MBA is 100% online and built for working professionals, allowing you to balance your coursework with work and family commitments.
Yes! Grace College’s School of Business earned ACBSP Accreditation. We know reputation matters, so we will provide you with the essential business skills: budgeting, fundraising, leading teams, and building sustainable organizations. This is what employers care about most in an MBA Nonprofit management program.
Students often pursue an MBA in nonprofit management to:
Christian MBA programs help you explore biblical principles of stewardship, service, and leadership alongside business skills. You’ll learn to:
If you want to advance into executive or director-level roles, strengthen your strategic and financial management skills, and combine your passion for mission with business expertise, an MBA in Nonprofit Management could be your best next step!
In order to be considered for enrollment in one of the graduate programs at Grace, you must fulfill certain admission requirements. Below is a list of the requirements for the Master of Business Administration program.
We recommend that you apply for admission at least one month before the next entry term. Students applying after the deadline are considered on a space available basis. It is best to apply early!
Apply Now1. Free Online Application
2. Transcript Request (Transcripts should be sent to admissions@grace.edu)
3. Admission Decision
4. Enrollment Deposit
“I would never have been able to start my own business, the way I did, if it wasn’t for the education I earned from Grace College Online.”
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