PPOL-531 NONPROFIT & NGO MANAGEMENT

PPOL-531 NONPROFIT & NGO MANAGEMENT

Faculty:

Smith, Steven

Throughout the world, nonprofits and NGOs have emerged as increasingly policy advocates and providers of valued public services. This course addresses the strategic management of these organizations through the uses of cases, articles and books on management topics, guest speakers and student projects. Key management topics will be covered including: organizational start-up and sustainability; board governance; staff and volunteer management; resource development; government-nonprofit/NGO relations; social entrepreneurship and social enterprise; advocacy; and evaluation and accountability. The course will utilize cases on nonprofits and NGOs in the US and abroad to inform class discussion and student assignments. This course will focus on community-based organizations in social services, development, culture, health care, and education.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: None

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• 2004-2005

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