Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
BISK-0138
Organization's ID:
NDM012
Organization:
Bisk Education
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
8 weeks (32 -- 48 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to outline the basics of nonprofit governance and board management; integrate legal, accounting, and fundraising components of a nonprofit organization; review the history of the nonprofit sector; compose mission and vision statements for organizations; and design effective meetings for nonprofits.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify and capitalize on trends for nonprofits
  • Produce effective board meetings and agendas
  • Maximize an organization's abilities in a variety of ways.
  • Create and modify a mission and vision statement
  • Apply law and accounting in relation to nonprofits
  • Evaluate risk and governance methods

General Topics:

  • The history and philanthropy of the nonprofit sector
  • Fundraising and the board and creating a philanthropic culture
  • Nonprofit governance: roles and responsibilities of directors
  • Producing an efficient board meeting
  • Maximizing board effectiveness through systems
  • Nonprofit law for board members and executives
  • Nonprofit budgeting and finance
  • Strategic planning
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials