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Introduces the meaning and importance of social entrepreneurship in the modern economy and demonstrates how entrepreneurial orientation can assist in the attainment of nonprofit goals and social objectives as a means to obtain social justice while creating unrestricted income and possibly also offering employment to those the organizations exist to serve. Students will research the effect of social enterprises on varying populations and cultures.

Field placement in a mentored administrative-related position in an appropriate nonprofit organization. Goals include learning about nonprofit management issues and the importance of leadership in administrative action. This placement is intended for students with limited career experience in nonprofit organizations, and is by prior permission only.

Theories about interest groups and their place in a democratic society, hands-on information about methods of advocacy, and ethical concerns regarding advocacy. The practical discussion for nonprofit administrators includes legal constraints on lobbying and best practices from experienced lobbyists. The focus on ethical issues emphasizes effectiveness within a system driven by influence without becoming corrupted.

Familiarizes nonprofit administrators with communication types, styles and theory, emphasizing persuasion and communication in organizational settings. Provides the opportunity to refine talents in writing and presenting, including the effective use of technology and social media.

Expands on fundraising basics from NP 540. Focuses on skills needed to become the leaders and managers of nonprofit development initiatives. Legal and ethical aspects of fundraising; larger theoretical issues and trends; expanded facets of fundraising, e.g., special events, annual funds, capital campaigns, planned giving, funding diversification, board development, developing donor databases, and evaluating fundraising software. Prerequisite: NP 540 or equivalent

Analysis of government action for its impact on nonprofit organizations and society more generally. Policy analysis is an essential tool in understanding the interaction of government actions and the interests of nonprofit organizations. Evaluation addresses legislative actions, how those actions are translated into enforceable rules, and then how they are implemented by local service providers. This course shows how nonprofit administrators participate in that process.

This course will raise students’ awareness of and ability to enhance diversity and inclusion in the nonprofit sector. Students will develop an understanding of the impact of history and demographic shifts on the evolution of the field. Experiential training will include classroom discussions, case-based simulations, and in-depth readings to enable students to further their understanding of a variety of populations and backgrounds in order to create common ground to advance social justice.

Basic methodological skills and tools applied to data collection and analysis in nonprofit organizations. Research procedures used in identifying target population needs and response. Introduction to tools for assessing program effectiveness.

Exploration of traditional aspects of marketing and how they apply to nonprofit organizations. Examination of how nonprofit marketing may, at times, be similar to the for-profit sector as well as the unique challenges and opportunities nonprofit marketers face. Foundational concepts related to nonprofit organizations that influence marketing decisions in the nonprofit sector.

The course will review the nature, kinds, criteria and sources of decision making for the nonprofit executive: goal setting, valuation methods (economic efficiencies), strategic development, strategic thinking and planning, business plans, program evaluation, quality evaluation, and needs assessments. The course will offer a framework for multi-level decision-management, and discuss the nonprofit manager’s role in the implementation of each of these approaches. Course will include both theoretical background readings and case studies/projects of each of the decision tools surveyed.

Individual project under supervision. Approval of Program Director and Associate Dean required.

Introduces students to the field of marketing. Provides an overview of marketing concepts and strategies critical to value-driven marketing. Emphasis on how to develop, promote, distribute, and price an organization’s offerings in a dynamic economic, social, political, and international environment. Ethical issues are also examined.

Focuses on how organizations achieve success through human resource management. Topics may include workforce planning, training, performance appraisals, and compensations systems. A case methodology will be involved. Prerequisite: MHR 550 or MB 560.

Focuses on select number of human resource management issues confronting managers in today’s workplace, including topics related to selection, outsourcing, volunteer management, performance appraisal, labor-management relations, compensation, safety, and training. Prerequisite: MHR 550 or MB 560.

*A research methodology course is a requirement of the program. For students who did not complete a research methods course prior to enrolling, NP 560 (Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis) meets the research methodology requirements and will count as a program elective. If a research methods class was completed prior to entering the program, students may choose to take NP 560 as an elective.