School of Informatics, Humanities and Social Sci.
Graduate

Term: Summer 2024
Session: 1st 8 Week Online (May 07 - Jun 28)
Start Date: Tuesday, May 07, 2024
End Date: Friday, Jun 28, 2024
Availability: On Campus
Day(s): Tues.
Time: to

In this course students will learn about the leadership of nonprofit organizations focusing specifically on the executive leader and board's role in leading the organization. This includes the leadership of the board itself as well as the leadership of staff and volunteers. The course reviews the role of the board nonprofit governance and bylaws and executive leaders' accountability ethics skills and traits. The class will examine key stategic leadership actions including creating a shared vision and strategic planning with a focus on application in practical nonprofit leadership situations. Various aspects of volunteer leadership such as recruitent development and engagement are explored. Students will review approaches to planning for staff leadership and board succession. Throughout the course case studies and applications are incorporated providing students with a practical introduction to nonprofit leadership.3 Credits