Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

MNDE-0007

Organization:

MindEdge Learning

Location:

Classroom-based

Length:

44 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 gain an understanding of the nonprofit sector and the issues that leaders face in the field including strategy, managing employees and volunteers, fundraising, grant writing, board governance, marketing, innovation, and social media

Learning Outcomes:

discuss the purpose and structure of the nonprofit sector
describe the governance of nonprofits, including the types of boards and the relationship between boards and executive directors
explain how nonprofits establish their vision and strategic direction
describe the nonprofit leadership role and what it entails; discuss servant leadership; outline key ethical issues faced by nonprofits
discuss how nonprofits managers handle staff and volunteers
outline the key financial issues facing nonprofits
describe the key legal issues facing nonprofits
discuss the importance of marketing and communication for a nonprofit
explain the basics of nonprofit fundraising
outline the grant writing process
discuss the growing importance of social media for nonprofits
define and explain social entrepreneurship and social innovation
outline methods for assessing nonprofit performance
discuss trends impacting nonprofits now and in the future