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- INP 900 - Understanding the Nonprofit SectorCourse DescriptionThis course provides students with critical insight into the origins and the ideological, social, political, legal and economic contexts of the rapidly changing nonprofit and voluntary sector allowing them to grasp the complexity, diversity and challenges facing nonprofit organizations today. Topics include: defining the scope and nature of this sector; the welfare state and the role of the nonprofits; the political and legal operating environment of nonprofits; and understanding the changing ideological and economic landscape.Weekly Contact:Lecture 2 hrs. Tutorial 1 hr.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- INP 901 - Developing Effective OrganizationsCourse DescriptionThe emphasis in this course, is on developing approaches that both employees and volunteers in nonprofit organizations can use to deal effectively with the issues facing their organizations. The course explores principles and practices of management and administration as they are adapted to board-staff relations, board governance, recruiting and motivating volunteers, human resource management, accountability, organizing for and managing growth and change, analysis of an organization's market and organizational strategic planning.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- INP 902 - Program EvaluationCourse DescriptionIn the current climate of increased demands for public accountability, nonprofit organizations need to develop sound program planning and evaluation skills. Both funding and public demands for internal and external accountability at the program and organizational levels will be explored. This course will focus on the development of knowledge and skills to plan and evaluate programs and services in a variety of human service organizations. Topics include models of evaluation and strategies for assessing accountability.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- INP 910 - Strategic PlanningCourse DescriptionSetting measurable objectives and building plans at the organizational level is difficult for nonprofits, but essential to address growing demands for accountability. This course teaches students how to develop and present annual goals and strategic plans for internal and external audiences. It also examines the ongoing process of adjusting strategic plans to ensure the organization achieves its annual objectives. Topics covered include mission statements, environmental analysis, goal formulation, strategic options, and organizational level evaluation.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- INP 911 - Advocacy and Governmental RelationsCourse DescriptionVoluntary and nonprofit organizations need to advocate effectively on behalf of their constituencies and their organization. The course provides hands-on, applied training that will enable those working in the third sector to advocate and lobby effectively on behalf of their specific constituency, and also as part of broader coalitions (social movements) for change. Topics include influencing the public policy process, identifying and accessing government bodies and resources, developing effective public and government relations strategies.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- INP 912 - Marketing for Nonprofit OrganizationsCourse DescriptionWhen an organization understands its various audiences and employs the right tactics to reach them, it can achieve positive results including: increased government funding and supportive regulatory environments, generous philanthropic support, motivated staff and volunteers, and informed and responsive clients. This course provides students with a clear understanding of the role of marketing in a nonprofit setting, including its impact on fundraising, client services, government relations and volunteer management.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Antirequisites:MKT 100
- INP 913 - Leading Through ChangeCourse DescriptionSocietal transformations affecting the nonprofit sector today are so fundamental that they demand new models of action. This course provides tools to plan for changes necessitated by economics and political restructuring, emerging informational technologies and increasing demographic diversity. Topics include environmental scanning, organizational diagnosis, planned change strategies, managing transitions, overcoming resistance, mobilizing commitment among volunteers, and changing the organizational culture. The role of leadership will be underlined throughout with reference to several different leadership theories.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Antirequisites:MHR 650
- INP 914 - Issues of DiversityCourse DescriptionThe challenges facing organizations today require management, staff, and volunteers to work together collaboratively. Developing effective problem-solving skills and understanding group dynamics is key to addressing issues of diversity, change, and conflict. This course will explore diversity as it relates to patterns of communication, dynamics of team function, volunteer and staff recruitment and development, and various approaches to team building. Teaching practical skills will be a key component in this course.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- INP 915 - Financial ManagementCourse DescriptionIt is essential for those working in the nonprofit sector to understand the competitive funding environment in which they operate. Students will gain understanding of the fiscal environment, including discussions of different funding sources and mechanisms, financial information systems, and budgetary priorities and processes. This course also provides students with the financial analysis tools required to use the budgetary and financial information relevant to public and para-public organizations, as well as developing reporting and evaluation skills.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- INP 916 - NGOs in Global ContextCourse DescriptionThis course investigates the expanding role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in the creation and implementation of public policy at a global level. It addresses the evolution of international NGOs (INGOs) as significant actors on the policy stage. The course analyses these organizations, with particular emphasis on the diversity of organizations, the types of activity in which they are engaged, and how their structures and activities have combined to increase their role in global governance.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
- INP 920 - Critical Issues in the Third SectorCourse DescriptionChanging its focus each year, this course offers students opportunities to identify and explore current issues relevant to their own organizations and areas of interest. It presents students with a chance to examine critical issues in far greater depth than would normally be the case. Students will conduct guided research, applying theory to practice, in an area of their choosing.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00
