What can I major in if I want to work for a Non-Profit Organization?

Question

I want to work doing something for a non-profit organization. I also have plans on attending Purdue University which unfortunately doesn't offer a Non-Profit Management major or minor!

I am thinking about majoring in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations and getting a double major or a minor in a Sociology or Psychology program. Any helpful advice?

I am open to any helpful advice or suggestions, but at the same time have my heart set on Purdue.

Thanks Lots!

Answer 1

Those majors you mentioned would be good but non-profits also need financial wizards so a degree in economics and fund raising would probably get you a job faster (not all non-profits need more Sociologists or psychologists and most don't hire PR people in-house). Computer science is always useful since non-profits have to often maintain outdated computer equipment and can't spend a lot on someone to take care of their databases and websites and other computer things. Marketing would also be very useful (but again, non-profits don't always hire in-house marketing people full time). A familiarity with accounting would be useful too since they always have to produce statistics and reports to the government to keep their non-profit status. You should volunteer at a non-profit doing the type of work you are interested in and get to know how it works from the inside.

Answer 2

Social Work or Non-Profit Administration... Lindenwood University is St. Charles, MO offers both.

Answer 3

i know this doesn't help much but i would like to ask you a question. why would you want to work for a non- profit organization isn't life about money, food, and happiness?

Answer 4

It all depends on what you want to do for them. Fundraising? Try marketing, communications, and related fields.

Answer 5

nobody will come forward to join non profit organization



but you are great- see the link below



http://academic.shu.edu/npo/



http://www.uniguru.com/studyabroad/United-States-courses/Master-Business-Administration-Non-Profit-Organization-course-details/cseid/37445/cid/2428/programs.html



http://www.hks.harvard.edu/hauser/publications/np_courses/



http://www.case.edu/mandelcenter/grad/mno/



http://crab.rutgers.edu/~vantil/papers/Istrmex2.html