Message from Dr. Cathy Gustafson
Hamline Master in Nonprofit Management Program Director

Nonprofit organizations work for the community. The cause may be human rights, the environment, the arts, human services, philanthropy, healthcare, or education; the mission is to transform people's lives.

The Hamline Master in Nonprofit Management (MANM) degree is dedicated to preparing professionals to meet the complex fiscal and operational challenges that are unique to the nonprofit sector.

Professionals in today's nonprofit organizations must acquire and master not only the theory and skills of nonprofit management but they must also stay current in their knowledge about "best practices" in order to better serve their multiple stakeholders. The new complexities and expectations from constituents and regulators make nonprofit challenges particularly unique. Boards of directors and nonprofit leaders are demanding professionals with master's degrees.

The Master in Nonprofit Management degree educates and equips the younger professional who aspires to work in the sector as well as the seasoned practitioner - with the relevant skills and knowledge nonprofit organizations are demanding as they fill leadership deficits in many communities across the United States. More on the program's curriculum>

Biography: Dr. Cathy Gustafson is an assistant professor and the director of the Hamline Master in Nonprofit Master degree program including its community-based Nonprofit Institute training contracts. Cathy has extensive experience working with nonprofit clients in areas of strategic planning, human resources, executive search, and leadership support. Prior to her full-time employment with Hamline University in 2002, Cathy was employed by Cincinnatus, a Minneapolis consulting firm and also served as Vice President of Public Affairs for the Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. Her professional career also includes 15 years of employment in the private sector in senior marketing and related communications management positions with 3M Company, Control Data and Emerson Electric. Cathy serves on the Board of Directors for the Nonprofit Allies, is active with the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota.

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Schedule an appointment: Dr. Cathy Gustafson will be happy to meet with you and discuss your academic and career plans, and answer your questions about the Hamline Master in Nonprofit Management program, the school, and the admission process. To schedule an appointment please contact Dr. Gustafson by phone at (651) 523-2756.
 

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