NGOs

Wright State University

Contact Information:

Jennifer Subban
Associate Professor
Wright State University
College of Liberal Arts
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, Ohio 45435
United States
Tel: 937-775-3650
jennifer.subban@wright.edu
https://catalog.wright.edu/preview_program.php?poid=7105&catoid=11

Course Information:

URS 4300 Nonprofit Administration
Undergraduate
3 Credits
Examines the organizational and managerial foundations of nonprofit organizations. Explores areas such as the nature and mission of nonprofit organizations, evaluating performance, resource development/fund raising, and managing volunteers.
URS 4340 Fundraising and Grant Writing
Undergraduate
3 Credits
Examines the concepts and processes fundamental to fundraising and grant writing. Exploration of tools, techniques and skills needed to raise funds and write grant proposals.
URS 4970 Nonprofit Internship
Undergraduate
3 Credits
Senior-level internship in a local nonprofit agency. Prerequisite(s): Undergraduate level URS 4300 Minimum Grade of D Enrollment Restrictions: Must be enrolled in the following Classifications: Senior.
URS 4320 Managing Volunteer Organizations
Undergraduate
3 Credits
Management principles for volunteer organizations including program design, recruitment, retention, training, placement and assessment.
URS 4330 Strategic Planning
Undergraduate
3 Credits
Theory and practice of strategic thinking, planning, and management in public and nonprofit organizations.
URS 4390 Issues in Nonprofit Administration
Undergraduate
3 Credits
Issues and topics related to the administration of nonprofit organizations.
URS 4450 Community Development: Principles and Practice
Undergraduate
3 Credits
Evolution of community development theory and practice in the U.S and the process of community building and asset-based community development in a service learning format. Develops understanding of how to help community members define community needs and identify community assets and learn how to analyze and present qualitative data.

Program Information:

Arts & Sciences
Masters in Public Administration

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Degree and Certificate Information

Degrees

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Nonprofit Administration Certificate
Graduate, Medical, Professional
Certificate 15 Hours Wright State University offers three nonprofit certificates: one for undergraduate students, one for graduate students, and one for working professionals with at least three years’ experience in the field. WSU is the only university in Ohio to offer these certificates which enable students to become Certified Nonprofit Professionals through the sponsorship of the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA). NLA is a national organization that collaborates with affiliated college/university programs and nonprofit agencies in recruiting, preparing, and placing students in meaningful careers. Participation in the NLA-sponsored program builds on and enhances a student’s chosen major course of study and provides the tools required to achieve success in the field of nonprofit management. The nonprofit certificate program also enables students to learn and apply leadership skills in these settings by combining coursework with hands-on experiences such as internships, volunteer opportunities, NLA Student Association leadership activities, and professional development workshops.
Nonprofit Administration Minor
Undergraduate
18 Hours The Nonprofit Administration minor empowers future professionals to positively impact the communities in which they work. Interdisciplinary classroom experiences and experiential learning opportunities provide students with the knowledge and skills for successful professional careers with nonprofit, social sector organizations. The nonprofit sector has more than 1.6 million organizations in the U.S that benefit from multiple disciplines from education and environmental science, to public health, communication and the arts, which makes the minor an ideal choice for students enrolled in a range of degrees and majors at Wright State. In addition to the minor, students have the option to pursue the national Certified Nonprofit Professional credential awarded through the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.
Nonprofit Administration Certificate
Undergraduate
Certificate 18 Hours Wright State University offers three nonprofit certificates: one for undergraduate students, one for graduate students, and one for working professionals with at least three years’ experience in the field. WSU is the only university in Ohio to offer these certificates which enable students to become Certified Nonprofit Professionals through the sponsorship of the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA). NLA is a national organization that collaborates with affiliated college/university programs and nonprofit agencies in recruiting, preparing, and placing students in meaningful careers. Participation in the NLA-sponsored program builds on and enhances a student’s chosen major course of study and provides the tools required to achieve success in the field of nonprofit management. The nonprofit certificate program also enables students to learn and apply leadership skills in these settings by combining coursework with hands-on experiences such as internships, volunteer opportunities, NLA Student Association leadership activities, and professional development workshops.

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Additional Information

Wright State University offers three nonprofit certificates: one for undergraduate students, one for graduate students, and one for working professionals with at least three years’ experience in the field. WSU is the only university in Ohio to offer these certificates which enable students to become Certified Nonprofit Professionals through the sponsorship of the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (NLA). NLA is a national organization that collaborates with affiliated college/university programs and nonprofit agencies in recruiting, preparing, and placing students in meaningful careers. Participation in the NLA-sponsored program builds on and enhances a student’s chosen major course of study and provides the tools required to achieve success in the field of nonprofit management. The nonprofit certificate program also enables students to learn and apply leadership skills in these settings by combining coursework with hands-on experiences such as internships, volunteer opportunities, NLA Student Association leadership activities, and professional development workshops.

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