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Non-Profit Courses

INP 900 INP 901 INP 902 INP 910 INP 912 INP 913 INP 914 INP 915

INP 900 Non-Profit: Understanding the Nonprofit/Vol Lect: 3 hrs.

Sector. This course provides students with critical insight into the origins and the ideological, social, political, legal and economics contexts of the rapidly changing nonprofit and voluntary sector allowing them to grasp the complexity, diversity and challenges facing nonprofit organizations today. Topics include: defining the scope and nature of this sector; the welfare state and the role of the non-profits; the political and legal operating environment of non-profits; and understanding the changing ideological and economic landscape.

INP 901 Non-Profit: Developing Effective Nonprofit Org Lect: 3 hrs.

The emphasis in this course, is on developing approaches that both employees and volunteers in nonprofit organizations can use to deal effectively with the issues facing their organizations. The course explores principles and practices of management and administration as they are adapted to board-staff relations, board governance, recruiting and motivating volunteers, human resource management, accountability, organizing for and managing growth and change, analysis of an organization’s market and organizational strategic planning.

INP 902 Non-Profit: Effect Lect: 3 hrs.

& Account. through Evaluation. In the current climate of increased demands for public accountability, nonprofit organizatons need to develop sound program planning and evaluation skills. Both funding and public demands for internal and external accountability at the program and organizational levels will be explored. This course will focus on the development of knowledge and skills to plan and evaluate programs and services in a variety of human service organizations. Topics include models of evaluation and strategies for assessing accountability.

INP 910 Non-Profit: Strat Lect: 3 hrs.

Plan. & Comm. for Non-profit Org. Setting measurable objectives and building plans at the organizational level is difficult for non-profits, but essential to address growing demands for accountability. This course teaches students how to develop and present annual goals and strategic plans for internal and external audiences. It also examines the ongoing process of adjusting strategic plans to ensure the organization achieves its annual objectives. Topics covered include mission statements, environmental analysis, goal formulation, strategic options, and organizational level evaluation.

INP 912 Non-Profit: Mkt Lect: 3 hrs.

& Fund. In Non-Prof. & Vol. Sector. An organization needs marketing skills to survive in a competitive environment. Changes in government policies are forcing non-profits to compete for funds among donors and to look for ways to generate revenue. This course provides students with a clear understanding of the decisions that must be made to set up effective marketing and fundraising programs in the nonprofit sector. Topics include targeting specific markets, attracting resources, increasing awareness of offerings, and collaborating with other organizations.

INP 913 Non-Profit: Leading Non-Prof Lect: 3 hrs.

Org. Through Change. Societal transformations affecting the nonprofit sector today are so fundamental that they demand new models of action. This course provides tools to plan for changes necessitated by economics and political restructuring, emerging informational technologies and increasing demographic diversity. Topics include environmental scanning, organizational diagnosis, planned change strategies, managing transitions, overcoming resistance, mobilizing commitment among volunteers, and changing the organizational culture. The role of leadership will be underlined throughout with reference to several different leadership theories.

INP 914 Non-Profit: Issues of Diversity: Team Build/Coll Lect: 3 hrs.

Rel. The challenges facing organizations today require management, staff, and volunteers to work together collaboratively. Developing effective problem-solving skills and understanding group dynamics is key to addressing issues of diversity, change, and conflict. This course will explore diversity as it relates to patterns of communication, dynamics of team function, volunteer and staff recruitment and development, and various approaches to team building and conflict resolution. Teaching practical skills will be a key component in this course.

INP 915 Non-Profit: Financial Mgt Lect: 3 hrs.

In the Non-Profit Sector. It is essential for those working in the nonprofit sector to understand the competitive funding environment in which they operate. Students will gain understanding of the fiscal environment, including discussions of different funding sources and mechanisms, financial information systems, and budgetary priorities and processes. This course also provides students with the financial analysis tools required to use the budgetary and financial information relevant to public and para-public organizations, as well as developing reporting and evaluation skills.

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INP 900	Non-Profit: Understanding the Nonprofit/Vol	Lect: 3 hrs.
Sector. This course provides students with critical insight into the origins and the ideological, social, political, legal and economics contexts of the rapidly changing nonprofit and voluntary sector allowing them to grasp the complexity, diversity and challenges facing nonprofit organizations today. Topics include: defining the scope and nature of this sector; the welfare state and the role of the non-profits; the political and legal operating environment of non-profits; and understanding the changing ideological and economic landscape.

INP 901	Non-Profit: Developing Effective Nonprofit Org	Lect: 3 hrs.
The emphasis in this course, is on developing approaches that both employees and volunteers in nonprofit organizations can use to deal effectively with the issues facing their organizations. The course explores principles and practices of management and administration as they are adapted to board-staff relations, board governance, recruiting and motivating volunteers, human resource management, accountability, organizing for and managing growth and change, analysis of an organization’s market and organizational strategic planning.

INP 902	Non-Profit: Effect	Lect: 3 hrs.
& Account. through Evaluation. In the current climate of increased demands for public accountability, nonprofit organizatons need to develop sound program planning and evaluation skills. Both funding and public demands for internal and external accountability at the program and organizational levels will be explored. This course will focus on the development of knowledge and skills to plan and evaluate programs and services in a variety of human service organizations. Topics include models of evaluation and strategies for assessing accountability.

INP 910	Non-Profit: Strat	Lect: 3 hrs.
Plan. & Comm. for Non-profit Org. Setting measurable objectives and building plans at the organizational level is difficult for non-profits, but essential to address growing demands for accountability. This course teaches students how to develop and present annual goals and strategic plans for internal and external audiences. It also examines the ongoing process of adjusting strategic plans to ensure the organization achieves its annual objectives. Topics covered include mission statements, environmental analysis, goal formulation, strategic options, and organizational level evaluation.

INP 912	Non-Profit: Mkt	Lect: 3 hrs.
& Fund. In Non-Prof. & Vol. Sector. An organization needs marketing skills to survive in a competitive environment. Changes in government policies are forcing non-profits to compete for funds among donors and to look for ways to generate revenue. This course provides students with a clear understanding of the decisions that must be made to set up effective marketing and fundraising programs in the nonprofit sector. Topics include targeting specific markets, attracting resources, increasing awareness of offerings, and collaborating with other organizations.

INP 913	Non-Profit: Leading Non-Prof	Lect: 3 hrs.
Org. Through Change. Societal transformations affecting the nonprofit sector today are so fundamental that they demand new models of action. This course provides tools to plan for changes necessitated by economics and political restructuring, emerging informational technologies and increasing demographic diversity. Topics include environmental scanning, organizational diagnosis, planned change strategies, managing transitions, overcoming resistance, mobilizing commitment among volunteers, and changing the organizational culture. The role of leadership will be underlined throughout with reference to several different leadership theories.

INP 914	Non-Profit: Issues of Diversity: Team Build/Coll	Lect: 3 hrs.
Rel. The challenges facing organizations today require management, staff, and volunteers to work together collaboratively. Developing effective problem-solving skills and understanding group dynamics is key to addressing issues of diversity, change, and conflict. This course will explore diversity as it relates to patterns of communication, dynamics of team function, volunteer and staff recruitment and development, and various approaches to team building and conflict resolution. Teaching practical skills will be a key component in this course.

INP 915	Non-Profit: Financial Mgt	Lect: 3 hrs.
In the Non-Profit Sector. It is essential for those working in the nonprofit sector to understand the competitive funding environment in which they operate. Students will gain understanding of the fiscal environment, including discussions of different funding sources and mechanisms, financial information systems, and budgetary priorities and processes. This course also provides students with the financial analysis tools required to use the budgetary and financial information relevant to public and para-public organizations, as well as developing reporting and evaluation skills.