MNG 655 - Management and Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations

This course offers an introduction to the management and leadership of nonprofit organizations. Organizations that make up the nonprofit sector are involved with education, research, health care, art, culture, religion, social services, international assistance, legal services, foundations, and trade associations. This course will focus on the nonprofit management issues that are relevant for management and leadership across the many different types of organizations within this sector. Management techniques and leadership skills will be examined that can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations. Specific topics will include board governance, board development and use, fundraising and organizational development, human resource management, volunteer management, strategic planning and implementation, community and corporate partnerships, advocacy, ethics, and the future of the nonprofit sector.
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3 Credits