The Nonprofit Start-Up

Catalog description

This course responds to those aspiring to start a nonprofit organization in three ways. First, it surveys several alternative organizational structures available within the American legal context, comparing their suitability according to desired outcomes. Second, it equips would-be founders with skills and knowledge for negotiating common hurdles experienced during the launch of a new nonprofit organization. Finally, it offers guidance on preparing a start-up plan for such a launch. This course is not open to those who have earned credit for SSC 5150, SSC 5151, and SSC 5152.