Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology · Courses
NPLM
14 courses with the subject NPLM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
NPLM 1001Principles and Practices of Management3
An introduction to the fundamental principles and practices of management, this course covers planning, organizing, leading, and controlling within an organization. Students will gain practical skills in decision-making, resource allocation, and performance evaluation, applicable to both nonprofit and for-profit settings and donations.
This course will focus on practical aspects of people at work., with an emphasis on nonprofit organizations. Analyzing the roles of employee, manager, volunteer and senior executives, the course will emphasize aspects of motivation, decision-making, human behavior, and ethical behavior.
In this course, students explore how information systems and technology can be leveraged to improve organizational efficiency and decision-making in the nonprofit sector. Topics include data management, cybersecurity, enterprise resource planning 74
Translating theology into well-funded and engaging ministry that draws people closer to Christ remains a difficult challenge for clergy and lay ministry leaders. An effective leader – be they in a parish or nonprofit organization – must understand fundraising and donor relationships as an actionable ministry that is not just about meeting financial needs, but about expressing faith while building community and transformative ministries so that people can deepen their relationship to Christ and achieve His Salvation.
An introduction to financial management concepts, this course covers the key principles of budgeting, financial analysis, capital structure, and financial decision-making. While the focus is on general financial principles, applications to the nonprofit sector will be discussed, including managing restricted funds and aligning financial strategy with organizational goals.
This course offers a practical introduction to grant writing, covering the skills needed to develop competitive grant proposals for nonprofit organizations. Students will learn how to research funding opportunities, write compelling narratives, create budgets, and manage the grant submission process. The course will also explore funder expectations and post-award management.
This course examines the behavior of individuals and groups within organizations, focusing on how these behaviors impact organizational effectiveness. Students will examine organizations they are most likely to 75
This course focuses on the principles of strategic management and leadership as they apply to nonprofit organizations. Students will learn how to develop and implement strategies that align with the mission and goals of a nonprofit, lead teams effectively, and navigate the unique challenges of nonprofit leadership. Case studies will highlight the critical role of vision, values, and stakeholder engagement.
NPLM 3300Marketing and Communications for Nonprofits3
This course focuses on marketing strategies and communication tools tailored to nonprofit organizations. Students will learn how to create effective marketing plans, build brand identity, engage stakeholders, and utilize digital media for fundraising, awareness campaigns, and advocacy. Emphasis is placed on ethical marketing practices and mission-driven messaging.
This course provides an introduction to accounting principles as applied to nonprofit organizations. Students will learn how to prepare financial statements, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with accounting standards specific to nonprofits. Topics include fund accounting, internal controls, and financial reporting for grants
This course will introduce students to the work of evaluating the impact of nonprofit programs using both qualitative and quantitative methods. This is a crucial skill set for nonprofit leaders and executives especially. We will focus especially on the dynamics of evaluating "faith- based" programs tied to religious organizations such as parishes and broader church structures. Students will gain the ability to choose evaluation models to fit the context, form theories of change/logic models, identify benchmarks, design surveys, lead interview and focus group sessions, provide reports to stakeholders, and to assess the validity and usefulness of existing evaluations. We will also discuss what level of rigor an evaluation should have in order to meet the goals of stakeholders. Assignments will produce actionable evaluation items for existing or theoretical programs. The course will not require formal knowledge of statistics. 78
This course examines the legal and ethical frameworks governing the nonprofit sector. Topics include tax-exempt status, governance, compliance with state and federal regulations, and ethical decision-making. Students will explore case studies and engage in discussions about real-world ethical dilemmas and legal challenges faced by nonprofit leaders.
This course focuses on the principles of strategic management and leadership as they apply to nonprofit organizations. Students will learn how to develop and implement strategies that align with the mission and goals of a nonprofit, lead teams effectively, and navigate the unique challenges of nonprofit leadership. Case studies will highlight the critical role of vision, values, and stakeholder engagement.
