The Graduate Diploma in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership enables working professionals to upgrade their knowledge and skills to meet the challenges of the complex and rapidly changing world of philanthropy and leadership.The diploma complements our Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership degree (MPNL), the first to be offered in Canada, that prepares graduates to be innovators and leaders in nonprofits, social enterprises, philanthropic foundations, development offices, and in the governments, financial institutions and businesses that interact with them.The format allows students to study without needing to relocate.Graduates are capable of critical, audacious thinking. They understand emerging trends and issues in the complex world of philanthropy and nonprofits, both nationally and globally — and they apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems. Graduates find advanced leadership positions with a wide range of nonprofits, foundations, governments, social enterprises and companies.The MPNL and DPNL programs begin in the summer term with a preparatory online component starting in May (with course readings, discussion forums and some pre-assignments) followed by a two-week Summer Institute at Carleton University in the summer. The rest of the programs are completed through engaged online learning, hybrid learning (combined in-class and virtual), or intensive one-week classes, and a second Summer Institute for MPNL students. MPNL and DPNL students take classes together; the only difference between the programs is length.

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