Faculty Name

James Scheibel

Document Type

Syllabi

School

HSB

Department

MMPA

Course Subject

NPFT

Course Number

1010

Course Section

01

Course Title

Intro to the Nonprofit Sector

Academic Term and Year

Fall 2016

Credits

4.00

Area of Study

NPFT

Course Description

Goals: This course includes an introduction to management and leadership in the nonprofit sector, investigating the critical history of nonprofits as part of our American heritage. Content: Concepts of public good, volunteerism, service and servant leadership, organizational structure, mission and management philosophy, the role of philanthropy, reasons for giving, ethics, and organizational development. The course will combine a review of texts, student research, expert guest lecturers, workshops and student presentations. Credits: 4

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