• Special Populations: Non-profit management careers within special populations consists of working with populations such as the elderly, mentally ill, children, and/or individuals with substance abuse issues. 
• Government: Non-profit management careers in government work for local, state or federal run government programs; typically, the pay for these positions is higher than average.

• Associate Degree: 1-2 years to complete
• Bachelor's Degree: 4-5 years to complete
• Master's Degree: 5-7 years to complete
• Doctoral Degree: 7-10 years to complete

There are degrees at all levels for a career in non-profit management; however, the most common degree for this career path is a bachelor's degree. Typically, the higher the degree, the more jobs that are available to you. In addition, the higher your degree level, the higher your salary earning potential.

The associate degree in non-profit management takes about two years to complete and will be offered by junior colleges or traditional colleges. These degrees teach the basics of non-profit management and provide a general education overview. Typically, classes include general business classes, general marketing classes and general finance classes. Graduates with an associate degree in non-profit management typically go on to earn their bachelor's degrees. However, some associate degree graduates go on to a career in an entry-level non-profit position and work their way up to a management position.

A bachelor's degree in non-profit management takes four to five years to complete and is a much more extensive program than an associate degree program. The classes in non-profit management are much more in-depth and will involve many more classes tailored to your interests. You will take business, marketing, social work, public relations, accounting, and finance classes that range from entry level to very advanced. A master's degree in non-profit management is an excellent choice if you wish to enter non-profit management immediately after graduation. A master's degree in non-profit management typically requires an internship before graduation. In addition to the general classes, you will take many different tailored classes, depending on what type of non-profit management you choose to work in.

A doctoral degree in non-profit management is the most advanced degree you can obtain in this field. Many PhD programs focus on social work and clinical work. Most people with PhDs go on to work in the medical field of non-profit management. These programs are typically theory based and require a thesis.

• Financial Management: Organizational financial management for non-profits has very particular guidelines in addition to the traditional responsiblities held by upper-level managers; students learn accounting policies, budget development, and how to handle employee salary and benefit plans.
• Legal and Government Issues: Because of specific regulations that apply to non-profits, managers need a level of professional familiarity with the policies and rules that dictate their field; students learn about tax exemption, government cooperation, and other similar topics.
• Program Development: Non-profit managers are responsible for growing their organization in order to continue their mission. Techniques and strategies for developing and implementing new programs are covered, as well as handling delegation of tasks to specific departments and individuals.
• Fundraising: Fundraising is one of the most important aspects of non-profit management since this is how the organizations are primarily financed. Students learn how to create proposals, manage donor relations, and develop fundraising strategies.
• Public Relations: Developing a non-profit's public image is essential for encouraging and maintaining public and private support from government, other foundations, and individual donors. Students learn about marketing within the non-profit field.

Non-profit management usually does not require any on-site training, although because it is often a graduate-level degree program, students may find it beneficial to have some training before graduation. Many students complete internships in their desired field of non-profit management in order to gain practical experience working under the supervision of a current manager who can offer assistance and guidance.

• Public Administration: Often working in government departments, these professionals oversee and manage public programs in various administrative capacities.
• Management: Management professionals, often working at for-profit companies, take charge of business areas like accounting and human resources for their companies.
• Healthcare Administration: These administrators oversee the the often-complex infrastructure that supports healthcare providers like hospitals, clinics, and doctors' offices.