|
INP
|
900
|
|
Intro to the Nonprofit / Voluntary 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.
|
|
|
|
Tut: 1 hr./Lect: 2 hrs.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Weight: 1.00
|
| back to top | |
|
|
INP
|
901
|
|
Developing Effective Organizations
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
Lect: 3 hrs.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Weight: 1.00
|
| back to top | |
|
|
INP
|
902
|
|
Program Evaluation
|
|
|
In the current climate of increased demands for public accountability, nonprofit organizations 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.
|
|
|
|
Lect: 3 hrs.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Weight: 1.00
|
| back to top | |
|
|
INP
|
910
|
|
Strategic Planning
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
Lect: 3 hrs.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Weight: 1.00
|
| back to top | |
|
|
INP
|
911
|
|
Advocacy and Governmental Relations
|
|
|
Voluntary and nonprofit organizations need to advocate effectively on behalf of their constituencies and their organization. The course provides hands-on, applied training that will enable those working in the third sector to advocate and lobby effectively on behalf of their specific constituency, and also as part of broader coalitions (social movements) for change. Topics include influencing the public policy process, identifying and accessing government bodies and resources, developing effective public and government relations strategies.
|
|
|
|
Lect: 3 hrs.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Weight: 1.00
|
| back to top | |
|
|
INP
|
912
|
|
Marketing and Fundraising
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
Lect: 3 hrs.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Weight: 1.00
|
| back to top | |
|
|
INP
|
913
|
|
Leading 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.
|
|
|
|
Lect: 3 hrs.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Weight: 1.00
|
| back to top | |
|
|
INP
|
914
|
|
Diversity and Conflict Resolution
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
Lect: 3 hrs.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Weight: 1.00
|
| back to top | |
|
|
INP
|
915
|
|
Financial Management
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
Lect: 3 hrs.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Weight: 1.00
|
| back to top | |
|
|
INP
|
916
|
|
Challenges of Public Policy
|
|
|
This course offers an investigation of the rapidly evolving nonprofit sector in the contest of a significantly altered political and economic environment. Students will receive an in-depth examination of changes in government, economic and social policy as it relates to the nonprofit sector. Topics include government down-loading and nonprofit organizations, the myths and realities of government-nonprofit partnerships, the political economy of the voluntary sector funding crisis, and public service and the commercialization of the nonprofit sector.
|
|
|
|
Lect: 3 hrs.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Weight: 1.00
|
| back to top | |
|
|
|
|
Critical Issues in the Nonprofit and Vol. Sector. Changing its focus each year, this course offers students opportunities to identify and explore current issues relevant to their own organizations and areas of interest It presents students with a chance to examine critical issues in far greater depth than would normally be the case. Students will conduct guided research, applying theory to practice, in an area of their choosing.
|
|
|
|
Lect: 3 hrs.
|
| Prerequisites: INP 900, INP 901, and INP 902
|
|
|
|
Course Weight: 1.00
|
| back to top | |
|
COURSES