POLS 4215 - Management of Nonprofit Organizations

Description

This course is designed to explore the theoretical principles and practical applications of management for charities and/or nonprofit organizations. The underlying thesis of this course is that by understanding fundamental principles such as developing effective mission and objective statements, marketing and accounting strategies, nonprofits can become more effective and responsive to their constituencys needs. Thus, students will be provided an opportunity to examine critical issues of management faced by leaders in nonprofit organizations.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:

Understand the characteristics and uniqueness of the nonprofit sector
Understand the legal definition (e.g., IRS codes) and requirements related to nonprofit organizations
Understand nonprofit executive leadership and Boards of Directors
Understand managing paid staff and volunteers
Understand strategic planning
Understand fundraising and financial managements
Understand marketing and commercialization
Understand collaborative partnerships
Understand performance and accountability
Understand handling external environment
Understand global perspectives and social entrepreneurship

Course Structure

Module 1: Foundation of the Nonprofit Sector
Module 2: Governing Boards and Executive Leadership
Module 3: Strategic Planning and Building High-Performing Organizations
Module 4: Managing Staff and Volunteers
Module 5: Marketing, Advocacy and Lobbying
Module 6: Fundraising and Resources Management
Module 7: Financial Management
Module 8: Global Organizations and Social Entrepreneurship

Credit Hours

Organizational Leadership

Prerequisites

POLS 1101