NGOs

Western Kentucky University

Contact Information:

Dr. Raymond Poff
Associate Professor; Program Coordinator Nonprofit Administration
Western Kentucky University
Department of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11089
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101
United States
raymond.poff@wku.edu
https://www.wku.edu/nonprofit/

Course Information:

RSA 560 Issues in Nonprofit Administration
Graduate
3 Credits
Historical, philosophical, and theoretical examination of the nonprofit sector, voluntary action, and philanthropy. Including the comparative perspectives, scope, and significance of the sector. Critical issues related to nonprofit governance, leadership, and board/committee development.
RSA 565 Nonprofit Grant Writing and Fundraising
Graduate
3 Credits
Principles, practices, techniques, and ethics of nonprofit grant writing and fundraising. Philanthropy, relationship building, and comprehensive fund development processes. Special emphasis placed on writing grants and developing fundraising strategies.
RSA 570 Fiscal Administration in the Nonprofit Sector
Graduate
3 Credits
Financial management, accountability, stewardship, planning, and transparency for nonprofit organizations. Financial literacy with emphasis placed on planning and reporting processes requisite for establishing and maintaining federal nonprofit status.
RSA 585 Nonprofit Practicum
Graduate
3 Credits
Capstone supervised professional experience in approved nonprofit settings where students obtain professional nonprofit experience with agency and faculty supervision.

Program Information:

College of Health and Human Services
Department of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport

Services

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Degree and Certificate Information

Degrees

Degree/
Level
Title/
English Correspondence
SubjectCredit HoursWorking
Language
History
Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Administration
Graduate
12 Hours

No certificates listed.

Information on Training and Other Services

None listed

Additional Information

Welcome to the WKU Nonprofit Administration website. We are pleased to offer innovative programs designed to better prepare students for careers in, and service to, the nonprofit sector. With approximately 1.5 million nonprofit organizations in the USA, and many NGOs (non-governmental organizations) throughout the world, numerous career opportunities exist. Students from almost any academic discipline will likely find nonprofit organizations in need of their skills.

 

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