The creation of this Institute was in response to current trends in the U.S. economy and in public policy that underscore the need for more effective leaders, managers, and professional staff throughout the nonprofit sector.  Labor force statistics project dramatic increases in employment in this sector.  Emerging changes in public policy suggest that demands on nonprofit organizations will increase sharply and that well-prepared leaders will be essential for the survival and health of these organizations. 

The Institute seeks to prepare leaders who will strengthen the effectiveness of nonprofit organizations throughout Georgia and the nation.  Its faculty develop knowledge through research, disseminate it through teaching, and provide services to the State through continuing education, consultation, and technical assistance. The Institute provides students with knowledge and skills necessary to effective performance of nonprofit organizations, and it provides opportunities to disseminate and apply this learning directly with organizations in the region.

More Information

A downloadable version of the Institute's brochure is available here, and the links on the left and below address all the Institute has to offer. For news releases and publicity about the Institute, click here.

Supporting the Institute

If you would like to help improve the Institute's success with a tax-deductible gift, please make your donation out to the UGA Foundation, with a note designating the contribution for the Institute for Nonprofit Organizations. Checks may be mailed to Institute Co-Director Thomas Holland at

UGA School of Social Work, Tucker Hall | Athens, GA 30602

To better accomodate your generosity, we offer a number of convenient giving levels:

Student	$25.00
Friend	$50.00
Supporter	$100.00
Partner	$250.00
Benefactor	$500.00+

Thank you for support.

Also, if you would like to keep up with current happenings at the Institute, join the MNPO listserv, mnpo@yahoogroups.com.