Voluntary Sector Leadership and Management
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate |
This course will explore the need for diverse and effective leaders within the voluntary/non-profit sector. |
Overview of Volunter Management
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate |
The benefits, challenges and scope of volunteer involvement are explored, with emphasis on effective volunteer management practices. |
Overview of Fundraising Management
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate |
The role of fundraisers and fund development as an occupation will be introduced with emphasis on the importance of philanthropy in Canada. |
Introduction to the Voluntary/Nonprofit Sector in Canada
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate |
The purpose, profile and scope of the voluntary/ non-profit sector will be introduced, with emphasis on the sector's role in Canadian society. |
Volunteer Management Major
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate |
One of two majors offered. Trends and issues in Canadian volunteerism will be introduced, as well as the role of a manager of volunteers. |
Fund Development Major
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate |
One of two majors offered. The responsibilities, workplace and professional development needs of fund development professionals will be discussed, as well as trends and issues which impact their work. |
Supervision and Development of Volunteers
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate |
This course explores issues related to effective supervision in volunteer programs including communication, leadership and volunteer/staff relationships. |
Marketing and Communications for Volunteer Managers
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate |
This course applies marketing and communication principles to three critical aspects of volunteer management: recruitment and retention of volunteers, increasing public awareness of voluntarism, and promoting specific volunteer programs. |
Fund Development Policy, Planning and Evaluations
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate |
Effective planning, policy development and evaluation approaches, related to fund development will be introduced with emphasis on the people, structures and resources required to successfully achieve multiple goals. |
Professional, legal and ethical issues in fund development.
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate |
This course introduces the legal, ethical and professional contexts in which fund development professionals work. |
Donor Stewardship in Fund Development
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate |
Donor motivation and needs are introduced with emphasis on effective donor development and stewardship. |
Applied Marketing and Communications in Fund Development
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate |
This course applies marketing principles to charitable fundraising strategies |
