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The Nonprofit Leadership & Management Program relies on contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations to provide scholarships for students who are employed by nonprofit organizations. While each scholarship awarded is for $5,000 or, $2,500 per year, we value contributions in any amount. Please click here to contribute to our scholarship fund.

Recently, the Thomas C. Ackerman Foundation extended a challenge grant to SOLES to help build $1 million in endowed scholarships. For more information about this exciting opportunity, click here: Ackerman Challenge

"The scholarship I receive from USD has made the difference in my being able to attend this amazing program." Adolfo Ventura, alumni, class of 2007

Many sponsors are enthusiastically supporting the Caster Family Center for Nonprofit Research by providing grants which enable us to undertake important research on the sector. Details on our Research Center can be found on this website. To contribute, please click here.

Local companies enjoy the opportunity to sponsor Nonprofit Program Events which are held throughout the year and reach hundreds of local organizations. For more information on how to sponsor an event, please contact Pat Libby at plibby@sandiego.edu or (619) 282-8875.