
Increasingly, the U.S. economy and the health of our global communities rely on a robust and highly-functioning nonprofit sector. The public sector, the private sector, and the nonprofit sector all recognize the growing need to collaborate in order to tackle this challenging work. At the Center for Public & Nonprofit Leadership, we see our role as preparing leaders who can work for the public good across all sectors.
Through a focus on experiential learning, we provide opportunities for Georgetown graduate students to engage in rigorous study, undertake challenging research, and practice the skills that are required of cross-sector leaders. The Center offers leadership development and executive education programs, including our signature Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate, for individuals working in or with nonprofit and philanthropic organizations. Finally, the Center focuses attention on education and research at the intersection of philanthropy and public policy—through its endowed Waldemar A. Nielsen Chair in Philanthropy—strengthening the efforts of using philanthropy to address intractable social problems.

Learn how nonprofit leaders can use Chris’ capstone project to aid in their organization’s future planning.

Read about how the Nonprofit Certificate Program helped Veronica increase Urban Alliance’s impact to serving students in four cities.

Learn how this philanthropic collaborative brings together a broad network to end homelessness by advancing equity and justice.

Learn how funder collaboratives create opportunities for larger systemic change by multiplying their impact.

Learn how Headwaters uses a trust-based philanthropy approach to shift the power dynamics that exist between foundations, grantees, and the communities they serve

Read about Terrance’s work to provide comprehensive and innovative services for children and adults with developmental disabilities

Learn about about Althea’s work in advocating for greater equity and social justice in affordable housing policy
