Fall Happy Hour
Nonprofit Portfolio students and alumni connect to kick off the new academic year
Portfolio Program in Nonprofit Studies Overview
Nonprofit and philanthropic activity are vital to generating social impact, and addressing the complex challenges of the world today. As boundaries between the nonprofit, private and public sectors blur, it is increasingly important to gain skills and ideas that can be applied in multiple roles and organizations.
Effective leadership requires deep understanding of current trends and policy issues, and the willingness to take action. The Nonprofit Studies Portfolio is an opportunity to develop specialized skills in social finance, nonprofit management, philanthropy, cultural policy, social marketing and community collaboration. Students ready to make a difference in the world can advance their journey with the Certificate in Nonprofit Studies and with the RGK Center community of colleagues and faculty.
The Certificate in Nonprofit Studies is available to any currently enrolled graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin. To ensure certification appears on the academic transcript, a student is responsible for completing:
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Four (4) courses – 12 credit hours total – of preapproved classes, including one taught by an RGK Center faculty member and one internship or field placement. Any new class or course exception must be approved by the Program Coordinator and Director.
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Forty (40) hours of volunteer service at a nonprofit or public service organization.
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Four (4) networking and professional development events or activities.
Please review the FAQ and contact the Program Coordinator with any questions about program requirements.
With planning and the use of electives, students typically fulfill the requirements of the Portfolio Program without extending the time necessary to complete their graduate degree program. Explore the wide range of courses approved for the current semester below. See past semester offerings here.
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COURSE TITLE |
PROFESSOR |
COURSE NUMBER |
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Affordable Housing Planning |
Mueller | CRP 388 |
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Dynamics of Organizations and Communities |
Streeter | SW 381T |
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Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting |
Charrier | ACC 380K |
| Financing Innovation for Social Impact | Kothare | PA 388L |
| Gender, Health and Society | Angel | PA 383C |
| Grantwriting and Resource Development | Cuba | SW 393T |
| Historical Museums: Context & Practice | Galloway | INF 388E |
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Law Clinic: Entrepreneurship and Community Development |
Way |
LAW 697C |
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Leadership as a Catalyst for Community Change |
Springer | PA 388L |
| Leadership in Human Service Systems | Landuyt | SW 393T |
| Linked Open Data | Ma | PA 397C |
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Philanthropy: Historical and Comparative Perspectives |
Ma |
PA 388L |
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Management of Preservation Programs |
Elder | INF 392G |
| Nonprofit Management of Human Services | Ambrosino | SW 393T |
| Nonprofit Program Evaluation | Bixler | PA 388L |
| Reentry: Criminal Justice [requires professor approval] | Gaebler | LAW 279M |
Please review the FAQ and contact the Program Coordinator with any questions about courses or registration.
Applying during the first year of graduate study is recommended for maximizing opportunities and course registration support. Graduate students currently enrolled in a degree program at The University of Texas at Austin are eligible to apply. The online application asks for contact information, the courses expected (or taken) to meet the Certificate requirements, as well as career goals. Typically, a student receives a welcome email and is added to the program listserve within 24 hours of submitting an application.
Please review the FAQ and contact the Program Coordinator with any questions about the application process.
March
8
Nonprofit Portfolio @ the Blanton
Location: Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
April
5
Nonprofit Portfolio Group Advising
August
29
Austin Young Chamber’s 10th Annual Nonprofit Fair
Location: Ascension Business Office
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