PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT      3 Credit Hours

Catalog description

An overview of nonprofit organizations including the areas of risk management, mentoring, cultural competence, social entrepreneurship, and how to effectively manage paid staff and volunteers. In addition, students will learn about earned income strategies and the marketing-communication process, including the use of technology. The course will also cover leadership, communication and conflict resolution skills. Other areas of study include accountability and transparency, ethical behavior, building capacity, change management and the importance of collaborations and mergers and government support in the sector.