Take the Eichen Flieder Challenge to Build The Nonprofit Institute Endowment

The Nonprofit Institute

Educating Leaders. Building Community. Engaging Philanthropy. Advancing Solutions.

Founded in 2002, The Nonprofit Institute (NPI) provides education, training and research to strengthen organizations that help meet community needs.

stack text

COVID-19 Resources

classroom setting full of people sitting in a square formation

Develop Leaders

auditorium full of people looking at the stage where a panel discussion is taking place

Strengthen Organizations

shelf full of reports

Create and Share Knowledge

In the News

The Nonprofit Institute at USD Shares the 2020 State of Local Nonprofits and Philanthropy on Giving Tuesday
// November 27, 2020
As San Diegans prepare to support nonprofits today on Giving Tuesday, The Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego (USD) is sharin…

COVID-19�s Staggering Economic Impact On The Arts In San Diego
// November 23, 2020
Laura Deitrick, associate director of the Nonprofit Institute, spoke with KPBS about a recent report conducted by the University of San Dieg…

Nonprofit Institute at USD Releases 2020 San Diego Regional Quality of Life Dashboard
// October 29, 2020
Just a few days before the upcoming election, The Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego (USD) shared the latest data from The E…

Torero Tidbits: Plethora of USD Virtual Events to Choose from on Oct. 29-30
// October 28, 2020
The world of virtual events seems limitless. At the University of San Diego, for the next two days, Oct. 29 and 30, there are several prime …

Voice of San Diego's Virtual Politifest Runs Sept. 29-Oct. 3
// September 28, 2020
It’s an election year, an important time of year to invest time and attention to the finer details as voters study ballots, pick their…

August Updates from The Nonprofit Institute
// August 1, 2020
We hope you are enjoying the long and sun-filled days of summer! Please see The Nonprofit Institute's updates below:…

Commentary: Ending Environmental Racism in San Diego Requires Facing Our History of Social Injustice
// July 17, 2020
Zachary Green and Emily Young, both of whom work for the Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego, co-wrote a powerful Op-Ed that …

Congratulations to Our Two Graduate Assistants/Fellows and Recent USD MA Graduates: Rachele and Taylor!
// July 7, 2020
We recently sat down with Rachele Lopez and Taylor Funderburk, two of The Nonprofit Institute’s graduate assistants/fellows, who recen…

Torero Tidbits: Govea Does ICCAP Fellowship; Micro-Internships; Sports Banquet; Nonprofit Academy
// June 4, 2020
University of San Diego student Vicenta Martinez Govea ’21 was one of nine college students earn a certificate of completion Thursday …

If not now, when? If not us, who?
// June 1, 2020
Esteemed Community: As we witness another tragic death - this time with George Floyd - we cannot ignore the undercurrents of r…

Upcoming Events

17th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium
Thursday, January 28, 2021 // 9 a.m.Online Event

View All Events

New Report titled, "Together: Stories of Strength, Resilience and Innovation""

Read Our Most Recent State of Nonprofits & Philanthropy Report

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Contact Us

Visit Campus

5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110

Support SOLES

Make a Gift
Subscribe to Prospective Student Newsletter
Subscribe to SOLES Newsletter
Submit Class Notes

Apply Now