The Institute

Recognizing the increasingly important role that the nonprofit sector plays in Canada's economy and social structure, Mount Royal University launched Canada's first Institute for Nonprofit Studies (INS). The Institute, launched in 2000, combines education and research tailored to meet the rapidly changing needs of the nonprofit sector.

An initial donation of $1 million from an anonymous donor provided start-up funding for the Institute and helped set its Canada-wide agenda. Immediately following the launch of the Institute, a new, four-year Bachelor of Applied Nonprofit Studies degree — also a national first — was created. The first class of students graduated in the spring of 2005. Starting in September 2009, A nonprofit specialization will be available within the Bachelor of Applied Business studies.

In January, 2009, the Charter for the Institute for Nonprofit Studies was officially approved for a five year term.

The Institute for Nonprofit Studies Institute works in close collaboration with the nonprofit community, business and other post-secondary institutions to ensure that what is undertaken is focused on the needs of the nonprofit sector. To achieve this, an advisory committee composed of members of the nonprofit community, businesses, foundations, post-secondary institutions, and Mount Royal faculty was created to help guide the Institute and its initiatives.

Read more about the Institute for Nonprofit Studies and and Bissett School of Business here.

Members of the Institute for Nonprofit Studies Advisory Committee include:

Ex-Officio Members