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MGT5760

Nonprofit Management

Nonprofit management is among the most significant and practical cross-sectional management courses available for individuals. This course intentionally takes an international and comparative approach to nonprofit management by examining backgrounds, concepts, and relevant theories. A full range of nonprofit organizations will be explored, including service providers, membership organizations, foundations, religious entities, educational institutions, healthcare services and community groups. This course will examine the central tenets of philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, charity, social investment, and civil society. Nonprofit management aims to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to create, navigate, and strategically guide nonprofit organizations.

PREREQUISITE:  None

COURSE COMPETENCIES:

UPON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE, THE STUDENT WILL BE COMPETENT IN:

  • Understanding the nature and purpose of a nonprofit organization.
  • Identifying the key historical elements of nonprofit organizations.
  • Recognizing the difference between relevant concepts and dimensions of nonprofit organizations.
  • Discussing contemporary theories of nonprofit organizations.
  • Demonstrating a functional knowledge of various approaches to giving and philanthropy.
  • Demonstrating the value of studying civic engagement and volunteering in a nonprofit setting.
  • Describing the fundamental aspects of social entrepreneurship and social innovation.
  • Identifying effectiveness and efficiency measures in nonprofit organizational behavior and performance.
  • Recognizing and explaining appropriate financing of nonprofit organizations.
  • Applying knowledge of governance, leadership, human resources, marketing, communication, and social media in a nonprofit organization.
  • Linking the value of collaboration and constituency management in a nonprofit organization.
  • Understanding and applying advocacy and lobbying in successful nonprofit organizations.
  • Understanding and evaluating long-term developments and trends in nonprofit management.
  • Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the review and understanding of non-profit management approaches and concepts.
  • Examining creativity and communication strategies in nonprofit management.
  • Exploring the intersection of learning organizations and nonprofit management success.
  • Examining the fundamental statistical variables used in measuring nonprofit management success.
  • Understanding the value of organizational reputation and organizational culture in nonprofit management.
  • Applying research, writing skills, and resource documentation to state-based nonprofit relations.


Acquired Skills:

  • Create and implement a SWOT analysis into a strategic plan for a non-profit business
  • Effectively communicate with employees and constituents
  • Develop social entrepreneurship opportunities and innovations
  • Create and manage financial budgets in a non-profit setting

Syllabi

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