DMG 605 Grant Writing - 1 credit
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
This module for non-profit managers introduces the planning and
proposal development phases of grant writing. It demystifies the
process, from developing a fundable idea to identifying potential
donors and structuring the technical components. Hands-on activities
provide practice in the art and craft of grantsmanship. |
MMG 524 Marketing in Non-Profit Organizations - 3 credits
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
In this course students will master the principles of marketing for a
nonprofit agency. It will introduce students to marketing techniques
used by nonprofit organizations to build a brand and develop missiondriven outreach to reach their core audience and to support the
organization’s future. This course will help those who want to play a
more rounded role in shaping and implementing the direction of the
marketing function in their nonprofit organization. |
MMG 746 The Manager as Negotiator - 3 credits
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
Effective managers must be able to deal successfully with limited
resources, divergent interests of people, and organizational conflict.
This course improves skills in negotiation and joint decision-making
that students can apply immediately. Emphasis is on integrative
bargaining and problem solving. Students learn the theory and tactics
for understanding and diagnosing a conflict, planning for negotiations,
and implementing an effective conflict resolution strategy. |
MMG 760 Strategic Planning for Non-Profit Organizations
- 3 credits
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
This course is structured as a live case study. Students will learn
through lectures the skills necessary to collect, analyze, and develop
recommendations to support a nonprofit organization’s strategic plan.
Working in cross-functional teams, students will work with a reallife client and be responsible to prepare their strategic plan over the
term. Topics include: aligning mission, vision and values, performing
an environmental scan, analyzing financial statements, building an
organizational capacity plan, and improving leadership throughout the
organization. |
MMG 770 Grant Writing and Resource Development - 3 credits
Graduate
Credit-Bearing |
This course covers the preparation of proposals to state, federal,
and local agencies, corporations and private foundations. Students
will learn how to prepare successful, competitive grant proposals
and realistic, effective project-based budgets. The course will
take students step-by-step through each stage of the proposal
presentation process from research techniques to polishing the
finished product. Best practices in funding research, planning and
presentation will be covered. By the end of the course, students will
have a prototype suitable for submission to a funder. |
