MNML7237 Theory and Management of Nonprofit Organizations
3 credits
Graduate |
An introduction to the field of nonprofit organizations, emphasizing the key theories useful for understanding them and the basic skills of leadership and management needed to make them effective. Attention is given to strategic planning, resource acquisition, accounting for use of resources, and developing human resources. |
MNML7226 Evaluation of Professional Practice
3 credits
Graduate |
Students learn how to evaluate professional practice regarding the implementation of programs using various research design methodologies to design and improve individual, group, organizational, community, and institutional practices/interventions. Students will interpret, use, and communicate evaluation results to make appropriate decisions to improve various management and service delivery practices. |
MNML7060 Fundraising and Development for NP Organizations
3 credits
Graduate |
Exploration of the field of fund raising and development to obtain financial resources, including gift planning, annual campaigns, capital and endowment campaigns, direct solicitation, and others. Management of volunteers, preparing and analyzing cash flow statements and financial statements for nonprofit organizations. |
MNML7445 Nonprofit Financial Management
3 credits
Graduate |
For those with little or no prior training in accounting or financial administration, this course focuses on understanding and practicing foundational financial management practices, business planning, financial reporting, and fiscal decision-making in nonprofits. Covers a range of topics, including budgeting, financial statements, understanding revenue, accountability, organizational fiscal health. |
MNML7320 Managing Volunteers
3 credits
Graduate |
A comprehensive introduction to the design, administration, and management of volunteer programs. Students will work on a service-learning project that will involve consulting with local nonprofit organizations on designing and implementing a volunteer program. |
MNML7957 Grant Proposal Writing for Nonprofit Organizations
3 credits
Graduate |
The basic knowledge, skills, and practices involved in grant proposal writing for nonprofit organizations. Students will apply what they learn by identifying funding sources and responding to funding opportunities via the development of grant proposals on behalf of existing organizations. |
MNML7908 Design Thinking for Social Innovation
3 credits
Graduate |
Immersive experience in Design Thinking, a proven problem-solving approach driven by user input to generate innovative solutions to social challenges. Intended for students interested in careers in nonprofit and government sectors, social enterprise, and community organizing. Students will engage with nonprofit organizations and communities to design solutions to their challenges. |
MNML7947 Social Entrepreneurship
3 credits
Graduate |
An introduction to social entrepreneurship, a rapidly changing and developing field in which business and non-profit leaders design, grow, and lead mission-driven enterprises. |
MNML7977 Nonprofit Leadership
3 credits
Graduate |
A lecture/discussion course designed to outline the theoretical and practical viewpoints on leadership and followership. We approach this topic from the perspective that leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal. |
MNML7330 Managing Innovations in Organizations
3 credits
Graduate |
Key concepts, models, and techniques of creativity and innovation. Areas of emphasis are on innovation process, innovation typologies, drivers for change, models of organizational innovation and change, individual and group creativity, human-centered design process, organizational culture, transformational leadership, and partnerships and innovation. |
MNML7010 Special Topics in the Nonprofit Sector (other)
3 credits
Graduate |
In-depth study of selected topics and issues in the field of nonprofit organizations. |
MNML7055 Internship
3-6 credits
Graduate |
The internship allows students to integrate their academic learning with practical applications and skill development through supervised work and research in nonprofit organizations. |
