(Course updated as of Spring 2025; Formerly known as Introduction to Nonprofit Administration)

This introductory course will provide students with an understanding of the nonprofit sector in the United States and the distinct leadership and management challenges often faced by nonprofit managers. This course covers both general management practices that apply to all organizations such as marketing, strategic planning, human resources management, ethics, and financial accountability, as well as topics unique to nonprofit organizations such as board governance, volunteer management, advocacy, and fundraising.