Created by Heather Carpenter
Academic Level Graduate
Guidelines Assessment, Evaluation and Decision-Making Methods
Financial Management and Accountability
Fundraising and Resource Development
Information Technology, Social Media and Data Management
Leadership, Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Nonprofit Economics
Nonprofit Finance
Nonprofit Governance and Leadership
Nonprofit Human Resource Management
Nonprofit Law
Nonprofit Marketing and Communications
Public Policy, Advocacy and Social Change
Financial Management and Accountability
Fundraising and Resource Development
Information Technology, Social Media and Data Management
Leadership, Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Nonprofit Economics
Nonprofit Finance
Nonprofit Governance and Leadership
Nonprofit Human Resource Management
Nonprofit Law
Nonprofit Marketing and Communications
Public Policy, Advocacy and Social Change
Modality Online
Topic Management and Governance
NPM 502: Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector
This course is designed to provide current and future nonprofit managers and leaders with the competencies needed to run effective nonprofit organizations:
- Legal and Regulatory Contexts
- Leadership and Governance
- Human Resource Management and Volunteerism
- Fundraising
- Planning and Evaluation
- Information Management
- Advocacy, Public Policy, and Social Change
- Communications, Marketing, and Public Relations
- Financial Management and Social Entrepreneurship
Course projects and discussions expand students’ management skills, analytical tools, and knowledge of these competencies. Students take on the perspectives of nonprofit managers, volunteers, board members, policymakers, donors, and clients.