NACC Welcomes New Member: Merrimack College Master’s in Nonprofit Management and Community Engagement Program

The Nonprofit Academic Centers Council is pleased to welcome Merrimack College’s Master’s in Nonprofit Management and Community Engagement (M.Ed.) program as its newest member. Part of Merrimack’s School of Education and Social Policy, the program is one of the few of its kind in the nation, blending nonprofit leadership, community organizing, and digital strategy into a comprehensive curriculum. Designed for aspiring changemakers, the 100% online program offers hands-on experience through community partnerships and a self-branded capstone project, providing graduates with both the academic foundation and the applied skills to make an impact. Merrimack’s School of Education and Social Policy is guided by Augustinian values, preparing students to be reflective, engaged practitioners committed to the common good.

We also welcome Dr. Audrey Falk as Merrimack’s NACC Member Representative. Dr. Falk is Professor and Founding Director of the program, with a distinguished record of leadership in education, diversity, and social justice. She has served as Chair of the Department of Applied Human Development and Community Studies and is currently Country Director, USA – Northeast Region, for the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association. Her scholarship and leadership reflect a deep commitment to global engagement, community inclusion, and social change.

We congratulate Merrimack College and Dr. Falk on joining NACC, and we look forward to their contributions to our growing international community of nonprofit and philanthropic studies.