It has been said that "if you are going to do good, do it well." The noble missions of nonprofit organizations are best achieved when accompanied by sound organizational management. If you are interested in management of a nonprofit organization for societal benefit, then you have a choice among a number of good alternatives for getting a bachelor's degree in nonprofit management in Minnesota. A degree in nonprofit management can open up new and fulfilling career opportunities. Management of nonprofit organizations requires some of the same skills and expertise that is needed for management of for-profit organizations, but it also requires some specialized skills which can be provided by a specialized degree in nonprofit management. For example, management of nonprofit organizations requires special fundraising and stewardship skills to raise funds from donors, foundations, and agencies for specific mission-driven purposes and money management expertise to ensure that these funds are properly used for the intended purposes. Assets in for-profit organizations are generally "fungible" (available for pretty much any business-related purpose), but some assets in nonprofit organizations are designated or restricted for use toward a specific program or purpose. Financial management decisions in for-profit organizations can be based solely on financial gain, but management decisions in nonprofit organizations must serve mission-driven objectives as well as proper financial stewardship. Areas of study in nonprofit management programs include: board relations; community assessment; donor relations; fund accounting; fundraising; grantsmanship; legislative advocacy; organizational development; program evaluation; and volunteer and human resources management.

The University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) programs include business and management bachelors-level degrees through the Carlson School of Management with a major in Public and Nonprofit Management.