Program Overview

Program Overview

The MPNL and DPNL programs are focused on leadership and social and organizational change. Our graduates are executive directors of charities, founders of social enterprises, senior managers in hospital foundations and arts organizations, fundraising directors in associations, and officers in university advancement departments and they're grant-makers at philanthropic foundations, leaders of corporate responsibility, and policy makers in government. These are individuals who embrace opportunities to make change for a more equitable society, stronger communities, and a sustainable environment.

Program Details

• The MPNL program attracts both experienced and less experienced leaders in the sector.
• Graduates of the program have gone on to hold various leadership positions, including CEO of the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, BC.
• Students in the program have the opportunity to participate in advanced internships and final-year Capstone Projects.
• The program has partnerships with organizations such as Philanthropic Foundations Canada (PFC) and PhiLab to collaborate in the advancement of philanthropic research, teaching, and practice.

Research and Projects

• Students in the MPNL program have received prestigious awards, such as the ANSER 2025 Master's Thesis/Capstone Project Award, for their research reports.
• The program allows students to engage in research and projects that focus on philanthropy, nonprofit management, and social change.
• Examples of research topics include scoping reviews of philanthropic practices and analyses of charity laws in Canada.

Alumni and Student Testimonials

• Alumni of the program have spoken about the positive impact it has had on their careers and personal growth.
• Students have also shared their experiences and perspectives on the program, highlighting its value in preparing them for leadership roles in the nonprofit sector.

Partnerships and Collaborations

• The MPNL program has a Memorandum of Understanding with Philanthropic Foundations Canada (PFC) and PhiLab to collaborate in the advancement of philanthropic research, teaching, and practice.
• The program also has partnerships with other organizations, such as the Canadian Association of Parallel Studies Institutes (CAPSI), to intensify its impact and reach.