Portfolio Program in Nonprofit Studies

The Portfolio Program in Nonprofit Studies is an academic certificate program for graduate students interested in philanthropy, volunteerism and nonprofit management. The program also offers professional development and networking opportunities.

Program Requirements

Currently enrolled UT Austin graduate students are eligible to apply. Students typically fulfill the requirements of the Portfolio Program without extending the time necessary to complete their graduate degree program.

  1. Complete 4 courses (12 credit hours) from the list of approved courses, including:
    • One course must be with an RGK Center faculty member (Dr. Frumkin, Dr. Ostrower or Dr. Rehnborg)
    • Three courses from the approved list of Nonprofit Portfolio program courses. Internships for which a student receives academic credit or a thesis project on a nonprofit topic may be eligible for up to 3 credit hours.
  2. Provide 40 hours of volunteer service at a nonprofit or public service organization (download volunteer hours form)
  3. Participate in at least two (2) Nonprofit Portfolio Colloquia (see upcoming events)
  4. Attend the Portfolio Capstone event (in April/May of your graduating year)

Waivers and Substitutions

Students may petition the Nonprofit Portfolio Faculty Steering Committee to accept waivers and substitutions for the program requirements listed above. Contact the Program Coordinator for more details. A typical course waiver request includes a copy of the course syllabus, a copy of the final project, presentation or paper and a cover sheet (or email) from the student explaining why this particular course and project supports their academic interest in the nonprofit sector.

Apply online.

Spring deadline TBD.

Contact Program Coordinator

Moira Porter
Program Coordinator
RGK Center for Philanthropy & Community Service
Phone: 512-471-7355
Fax: 512-232-7063
Email: moira@austin.utexas.edu