MGT 7090 Strategic Management of Non Profit Organization

The purpose of this course is to explore the role of the nonprofit sector in contemporary society and enhance the leadership skills of those students who wish to address some of the most vexing challenges and policy issues we face at the local, national or global level. Attention is paid to the emerging trends that are shaping this sector as the lines between private, public, and government bodies are blurring. In the business world most stakeholders agree on the definition of success. By contrast, nonprofits, while adhering to different regulations, provide a rich dynamic of purpose, governance, leadership, strategic planning, fund-raising, ethics, marketing, cultural factors, and measurements, oftentimes at odds with market forces. The course will be highly interactive and students will have a chance to create a mission and strategy that align to a societal goal and develop a sustainable business model in support of a NFP project of their own choosing, in guided steps.
Credits: 3.0