Foundations of Leadership: A Practical Guide for Holocaust and Genocide Organizations

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This course sits at the intersection of the business world and Holocaust studies and can help prepare students and future leaders for employment in the evolving field. By providing a solid background in all aspects of a nonprofit, especially those dedicated to the Holocaust. The curriculum will focus on broad categories of knowledge essential for nonprofit management but also look at topics unique to the world of Holocaust and genocide such as defining mission statements, honing management skills to deal with emotional and political topics, selecting appropriate educational outreach and programming and navigating the future of this evolving Holocaust field from a technological standpoint. Managing a nonprofit dedicated to the Holocaust has unique challenges and rewards and will be changing quickly as the 21st century unfolds. Eyewitnesses are passing away and the types of programming traditionally used by centers will need to change. The consumers of Holocaust education are increasingly proficient in technology and social media so the increased use of these new technologies in presenting Holocaust education is a necessity. Young audiences need updated exhibitions and distribution methods. In addition, despite a growing number of States in America that are mandating Holocaust education, student retention of the information continues to drop. Recent surveys show worrisome trends amongst young people. The topic of the Holocaust is being crowded out of the history books and classes by the shifting globalization of the curriculum, further limiting the transfer of Holocaust knowledge and access for students despite the rise in mandates. Holocaust centers and museums will become even more important in the future as a resource and educational hub.