UST 550

Fundamentals of Nonprofit Administration and Leadership

Examines the role of nonprofits as community institutions that fulfill both a political and economic role. Course content covers the nature of leadership and management in the nonprofit sector, including history of the field, introduction to fundraising, financial management, governance, and the respective roles of board, staff and volunteers, the political, economic and inter-organizational environment of stakeholders, community relations and advocacy. Class design focused on elucidation of concepts through case studies, discussion and problem solving.

Units: 3.0