The Weatherhead MBA in Nonprofit Management prepares you to lead mission-driven organizations with strategic clarity, operational strength and measurable impact.
Designed in partnership with the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, this program offers a true dual-school experience. You master the leadership and business fundamentals of the Weatherhead MBA and apply them directly to nonprofit leadership through advanced study at the Mandel School.
You graduate with an MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management and a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences.
The Dual-School Advantage
Leadership and Business Strength at Weatherhead
Learn how to turn complexity into opportunity, translating insight into action across teams, markets, and systems. Through rigorous, cutting-edge coursework and a dedicated 1:1 leadership coach, you’ll develop the analytical, financial and operational skills needed to guide organizations with strategic clarity and confidence. Areas of your expertise will span:
- Decision making under complexity
- Strategy and organizational development
- Leading self, teams and organizations
- Market planning and performance optimization
Nonprofit Depth at the Mandel School
Complete 15 nonprofit management credits at the Mandel School, ranked among the top 4% of social work programs nationally, and gain structured, applied expertise in the core disciplines of effective nonprofit leadership, including:
- Governance
- Fundraising and revenue planning
- Ethics and professionalism
- Financial management
- Data-based decision-making
Real-World Immersion
Apply your learning through a required nonprofit immersion residency. You’ll work directly with organizations across Cleveland’s nationally recognized philanthropic and nonprofit ecosystem. This hands-on experience helps you understand how mission-driven organizations operate, collaborate and create impact.
World-Class Networking Opportunities
Build your lifelong personal success network rooted in Weatherhead’s and Mandel’s combined 9,400 alumni and the region’s 16,000+ nonprofit enterprises.
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Weatherhead MBA in Nonprofit Leadership program have experienced career outcomes such as:
- Chief Operating Officer Chief
- Administrative Officer
- Vice President of Development
At a Glance
Program Calendar
A two-year online program with seven trimesters combining live classes, self-paced modules and an in-person residency for a real-world learning experience.
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