Advocacy and Nonprofits

There are programs in government agencies and nonprofit organizations that work to make our communities, state and country a better place. An education in public affairs provides the necessary skills in public and nonprofit management, policy analysis, civic engagement and communication to make a measurable impact.

• Title after graduation: Program Coordinator 

• Title after 5 years: Program Manager or Director 

• Public Affairs 5120: Social Change Advocacy: Organization, Mobilization and Activism 
  • Learn how movements – engaged by nonprofits and individuals – have changed society and discover a range of advocacy strategies that can impact policy. Choose your cause, dive deep and become an impactful advocate for your issue. 

• Lysette Arnold, BA, Policy and Operations Coordinator, Public Children Services Association of Ohio 

• Ryan Craig, BA, Mobility Manager, Adams Brown Community Action Partnership (Local Government) 

• Dr. Beaton empowers students to make the change they wish to see in the world. She encourages students to think critically about issues facing our communities and to evaluate diverse perspectives and solutions.  

• Explore Nonprofit Management, Philanthropy and Voluntary Action Expertise