Introduction to Nonprofit Management (PAD 6142)
Credit-Bearing
Graduate |
The role of the nonprofit sector in a democracy and market economy; examination of historical, political, legal, ethical, and social environments in which nonprofit organizations operate; analysis of both theoretical and practical issues and problems faced by managers of nonprofit organizations. |
Public Policy and Nonprofit Organizations (PAD 6143)
Credit-Bearing
Graduate |
This course seeks to acquaint students with the theoretical and practical issues confronting nonprofit organizations. The course systematically examines the ways in which the public policy process both supports and regulates the activities of nonprofits and the ways in which nonprofits seek to affect public policy governing their behavior. This is an Academic Service Learning (ASL) course. |
Legal and Ethical Issues in Nonprofit Organizations (PAD 6165)
Credit-Bearing
Graduate |
Course is designed to examine in detail the legal issues confronting nonprofit corporations. Emphasis is on a review of the laws pertaining to nonprofits, focusing on structure, management, behavior, and accountability. |
Human Resource Management for Nonprofits (PAD 6166)
Credit-Bearing
Graduate |
The course examines both theoretical and practical issues and problems faced by managers of nonprofit human resource managers. It provides an overview of the strategies, approaches and practices that best address the complex legal and management challenges common in a nonprofit environment. Theories of staff and volunteer recruitment, retention, motivation, performance evaluation, team building, compliance, risk management, compensation, equity and workplace-learning are explored. The course is designed to provide for maximum interaction between the students and instructor. |
Management in Nonprofit Organizations (PAD 6168)
Credit-Bearing
Graduate |
Course covers managing change in individual lives and in nonprofit organizations. This course deepens students' understanding of the challenges, techniques and problems associated with implementing major change in nonprofit organizations. |
Fundraising for Nonprofits (PAD 6206)
Credit-Bearing
Graduate |
Examines the history, principles and practical applications and aspects of financial resource development and the ethical responsibilities among individuals, corporations, government funders and public donors that are involved. Exploration of types of nonprofits, revenue streams, constituency composition and generational giving. |
Grantwriting and Project Management (PAD 6233)
Credit-Bearing
Graduate |
This course provides an opportunity to explore various approaches to grantwriting and resource development in public and nonprofit organizations as well as evolving trends, such as sustainable practices, dissemination strategies, data management and analysis. |
Financial Management for Nonprofit Managers (PAD 6260)
Credit-Bearing
Graduate |
This course covers accounting standards and principles for state and local governments and nonprofit organizations, including fund structure and accounting process. This is an Academic Service Learning (ASL) course. |
Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector (PAD 4144)
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate |
This is a multidisciplinary course examining the historical, political, legal, ethical and societal environments in which nonprofit organizations operate. This primarily includes institutions involved with education, social services, health care, and the arts. The course is intended for students who are seeking to enter the nonprofit field and those who have considerable experience working in nonprofits. |
Introduction to Volunteer Management (PAD 4148)
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate |
The course covers the history and purpose of volunteer usage in nonprofit organizations, how to recruit, retain and motivate volunteers, as well as application review, screening procedures, ethical issues and potential legal liabilities. |
Managing Change in Nonprofit Organizations (PAD 4151)
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate |
The course is designed to provide students with theoretical constructs that are useful for analyzing the behavior of nonprofit organizations, for setting strategic direction and problem solving and for implementing change. The course relies heavily on Gareth Morgan's metaphors as a means of explaining and understanding nonprofit organizations.
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Funding for Nonprofit Organizations (PAD 4202)
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate |
The course is designed to provide a broad-based understanding of the various vehicles used to fund nonprofit organizations. It also provides hands-on, practical instruction in researching funding sources and developing funding requests and grant applications. |
Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations (PAD 4203)
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate |
Course introduces students to the theory and practice of financial management within nonprofit organizations, including churches, charities, hospitals, and human service organizations. This course provides an introduction to management issues faced by leaders in nonprofit organizations. |
Managing for Excellence in the Public and Nonprofit Sectors (PAD 4332)
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate |
Surveys current management and leadership tools and processes used in both private and public organizations. Provides a conceptual understanding of strategies to improve public and nonprofit organizational performance such as measurement, strategic planning, employee motivation, and organizational development and change. |
Nonprofit Internship (PAD 4942)
Credit-Bearing
Undergraduate |
Offers nonprofit working-world experience that allows the acquisition of career-relevant expertise and networks. |
