15 courses with the subject NFPM, 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.
NFPM 100Intro to Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector3
Hour(s) This course offers an overview of the nonprofit and voluntary sector with a particular focus on thediverse nature of nonprofit organizations and the role of philanthropy and charitable giving in society. Students will explore the primary leadership and management practices that impact the daily operations of nonprofit organizations and the factors that differentiate this sector from the business and government sectors.
Hour(s) This course explores community organizing and advocacy as vehicles for effecting positive social change. Students will learn and practice key community organizing principles, explore strategies for impacting public policy, and strengthen their leadership skills.
Hour(s) This course introduces students to entrepreneurial concepts, topics and terminology including the creation of enduring change in economic and social systems. The course will present comtemporary trends in for-profit, not-for-profit, and low-profit entrepreneurial models and will expose students to real-world startup ventures in each. Students will develop an understanding of the entrepreneurial thought process and skills of entrepreneurs as they learn about opportunity recognition; industry, competitor, and market analysis; planning and structuring an entrepreneurial venture; and financial issues including financail sustainabilty of social ventures. Cross-Listed with ENTR 120
Hour(s) This course is designed to introduce students to the principles and practices of volunteer andcommunity engagement in the nonprofit sector. Students will explore emerging trends in volunteerism and specific strategies for creating more equitable and inclusive volunteer programs. Through experiential activities in the classroom and the broader community, this course prepares students to serve as successful volunteer program leaders and managers in nonprofit organizations, as well as help them become more engaged and effective volunteers themselves.
Hour(s) Independent study under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Open to students with a 2.0 cumulative average. Independent study may take the form of readings, research, conferences, project and/or field experience. Independent study may be taken for a total of six semester hours, but no more than three semester hours per term. Permission of director.
Hour(s) This course offers an in-depth exploration of strategies used by nonprofits to secure diverse resources that advance their mission and programs. Students will develop practical skills for conceptualizing, drafting, and refining proposals that appeal to a variety of potential funding sources. Additional topics include donor cultivation, planned giving, special events, capital campaigns, and sustainable earned income models.
Hour(s) This course explores the important role that evaluation plays in helping nonprofit organizations demonstrate their impact and success. Topics include: approaches to measuring results on a programmatic, organizational, and community level; building organizational capacity for assessing and communicating results; and the application of evaluation principles in continuous improvement.
Hour(s) A study of resource development for not-for-profit corporations. Topics to be studied include grant writing, special events, donor solicitation, planned giving, fundraising drives and capital campaigns.
Hour(s) Opportunity to develop and enhance management skills in the environment of a not-for-profit corporation. Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors; admission by application only.
NFPM 280Special Topics Nonprofit Mgmt Community Leadership1-4
Hour(s) In-depth study of an issue (or issues) of special current importance in the field of not-for-profit management. (E.g., Lobbying and Advocacy, Public Policy, Governance.)
NFPM 290Honors Independent Study Nonprofit Mgmt3-4
Hour(s) Advanced independent study under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Normally open to juniors and seniors with a 3.5 average in not-for-profit management, subject to the approval of the program coordinator. Honors Independent Study may be taken for a total of six semester hours, but no more than 3 semester hours per term. Permission of the director.
Hour(s) This course examines strategic thinking and planning processes that cultivate and sustain dynamic and effective nonprofit organizations. Students will explore scenario planning, problem solving through strategic thinking, and various tools and techniques that support the development and successful implementation of strong strategic plans.
Hour(s) This course offers an advanced study of best practices related to leadership and governance in nonprofit organizations. Topics include: roles and responsibilities of boards and executive leadership; legal and ethical issues; human resources management; appropriate public policy and advocacy activities; and career development in the nonprofit sector.
