Essentials of Non-Profit Management

Catalog description

This course introduces the student to the spectrum of management issues in which leaders of non-profit organizations must be involved giving attention to the special nature of non-profit enterprises. The course will introduce students to essential management areas such as the legal framework for non-profit organizations, organizational governance, the role of the chief executive officer, strategic planning, finance, and human resource development. In addition, students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of organizational effectiveness and capacity building. Finally, the course will provide an opportunity to examine the contributions of the non-profit sector in the broader social and economic environment.