Dr. Gianfranco Farruggia characterizes the reputation of the School of Business’s nonprofit degree as “a force to be reckoned with,” drawing strength from the collegial atmosphere and unique position of North Park in Chicago’s nonprofit world.

His students routinely work with local nonprofit organizations on projects that include volunteering, consultant assessments, gaining board meeting experience, developing evaluation proposals, and developing strategic plans. Farruggia also draws on local organizations for guest speakers to talk about a range of topics.

Farruggia teaches, publishes, consults, and speaks frequently on management and leadership in the nonprofit sector. He developed this expertise through a long career in the industry, including nearly 24 years at a human services agency which he personally expanded from a single-program to a multi-service organization providing services to youths, adults, and seniors.