Advocacy for the Arts

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Information about the opportunities and restrictions that nonprofi t lead- ers face when working toward social, political, and legal change. Covers rules and restrictions in advocating for and development of changes in social policy that shape organizational philosophy, planning, and pro- cesses. Emphasis on advocacy required by arts nonprofi t organizations to stimulate, educate and build support for the arts, and building strong community and corporate relationships. (TBA) 4123 Nonpro fi t Organizations 3 Overview of the key elements in nonprofi t organizations: Social Movements, Leadership, Nonprofi t Law and Finance, Technology, Fundraising, Marketing and Communications, Board and Volunteers. Exploration of the nonprofi t impact on contemporary society. (TBA) Course # Course Name Credit Hours Course # Course Name Credit Hours * Denotes cross-listed course + Denotes dual-listed course 4213+ Grant Writing 3 Grant research and development and the specifi c writing skills needed for successfully writing grant proposals for external funding. (spring) 4223+ Resource Development and Mobilization in the Arts 3 Focus on the organizational, human, and fi nancial resources that are essential to the emergence, evolution, and existence of nonprofi t orga- nizations. Analysis of consistent operational funding and future sup- port through long-term, planned giving in art organizations. Emphasis on budgeting and revenue development required in the arts. Dual-listed with NONP 5813. (fall) 4413+ Nonpro fi t Financial Oversight 3 Development of a thorough understand of organization fi nances, various reporting responsibilities to existing and potential donors, and compli- ance with federal reporting requirements. Dual-listed with NONP 5413. (spring) 4923+ Marketing for the Arts 3 Application of marketing strategies, including working with press to pro- mote success stories for nonprofi t…