Created by Colton Strawser
Academic Level Undergraduate
Guidelines Ethics and Values
Foundations of Civil Society
Leading and Managing Organizations
Nonprofit Finance and Fundraising
Nonprofit Governance and Leadership
Nonprofit Marketing
Public Policy, Law, Advocacy and Social Change
Foundations of Civil Society
Leading and Managing Organizations
Nonprofit Finance and Fundraising
Nonprofit Governance and Leadership
Nonprofit Marketing
Public Policy, Law, Advocacy and Social Change
Modality Face
Topic Management and Governance
Secondary Topic Social Movements
Nonprofit Governance
This course examines the theoretical, philosophical, practical and ethical perspectives related to the effective management and leadership of nonprofit organizations in the twenty-first century. Upon completion of the course, the student will possess an understanding of 1) the historical development of the nonprofit sector, 2) the multiple rationales for the existence of the nonprofit sector, 3) the distinctive characteristics of nonprofit organizations, 4) the structures, processes and complexities of organizational governance shared by volunteer board members and professional staff, 5) the dynamic environment of the contemporary nonprofit organization, and 6) the current issues of importance to nonprofit decision makers.