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Civic & Nonprofit Leadership

Learn about public administration, nonprofit management, public policy and community leadership. The Civic and Nonprofit Leadership minor shows employers and graduate schools that you are ready to take on leadership responsibilities in government and nonprofit organizations.

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Minor
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Civic & Nonprofit Leadership students at EIU

Why Study Civic & Nonprofit Leadership at EIU?

  • Gain practical leadership and organizational skills
  • Experience with advocacy, grassroots organizing, and community engagement
  • Coursework that fits easily alongside majors in business, communications, health administration, human services, and social sciences
  • Strong foundation for law school or graduate study
  • Preparation for careers in city management, urban and regional planning, nonprofit leadership, and government agencies
"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."
Abbey McCord
Civic & Nonprofit Leadership | Class of 2025
Abbey McCord, Civic & Nonprofit Leadership at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Students complete internships with congressional offices, political campaigns, law offices, city managers, nonprofit organizations, and through Washington, D.C. programs.
  • Peace Corps Prep Program
  • Moot Court
  • Model Illinois Government
  • Model United Nations
Hands-On Experience, Civic & Nonprofit Leadership students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The Civic and Nonprofit Leadership minor focuses on public administration, government agencies, public policy and nonprofits. It is a fit if you are interested in community activism, grassroots organizing or advocacy and want to learn how to solve problems and make a difference. The minor shows employers and graduate schools that you understand government and nonprofit management and are prepared for leadership responsibilities.

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Career Outcomes

  • Regulatory Affairs Managers
  • Compliance Managers
  • Loss Prevention Managers
  • Wind Energy Development Managers
  • Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists & Site Managers
  • Political Scientists
  • Social Science Research Assistants
  • Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Secondary School Teachers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly · Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Conventional

Connect With Us

Karen Swenson
Department Chair, Professor, and Pre-Law Coordinator, Political Science
kbswenson@eiu.edu
2321 Coleman Hall
217-581-2523
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Michael Cornebise
Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences & Professor, Geography
mwcornebise@eiu.edu
2214
217-581-7486
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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