About the Nonprofit Management Initiative

The Nonprofit Initiative is a collaborative effort of faculty based in various departments, programs, and schools across the GW campus whose teaching and research interests are focused on nonprofit governance, nonprofit management, philanthropy, or public policy affecting the nonprofit sector. The Initiative's purposes include the following:

• To encourage enrollment in degree and certificate programs related to the management of nonprofit organizations.
• To encourage and facilitate teaching about the nonprofit sector and philanthropy across the University.
• To provide a vehicle for encouraging and supporting collaborative research related to nonprofit governance, nonprofit management, and philanthropy across the campus.
• To provide increased support for students and faculty engaged in study and research related to nonprofit organizations.
• To provide service to boards and staffs of nonprofit organizations.
• To encourage the involvement of GW staff and students in voluntary service and in internships related to nonprofit organizations.
• To provide a resource to students planning nonprofit careers.

The Nonprofit Initiative is guided by a faculty Steering Committee and its advancement is supported by an Advisory Board including distinguished business, government, and nonprofit leaders.

Nonprofit Management Initiative, The George Washington University
805 21st St. NW, Suite 601; Washington, DC 20052
(202) 994-6295 | e-mail: npm@gwu.edu