Fall 2018  |  PA 4101 Section 001: Nonprofit Management and Governance (24297)

Instructor(s)
Class Component:
Lecture
Credits:
3 Credits
Grading Basis:
Student Option
Instructor Consent:
No Special Consent Required
Instruction Mode:
In Person Term Based
Class Attributes:
Online Course
Times and Locations:
Regular Academic Session
 
09/04/2018 - 12/12/2018
Mon 04:40PM - 07:25PM
UMTC, West Bank
Blegen Hall 425
Enrollment Status:
Open (33 of 40 seats filled)
Also Offered:
Course Catalog Description:
Managing/governing nonprofit/public organizations. Theories, concepts, real-world examples. Governance systems, strategic management practices, effect of different funding environments, management of multiple constituencies.
Class Notes:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/?rojas004+PA4101+Fall2018
Class Description:
As the environment for nonprofits continues to change, the demand for measured and innovative nonprofit management and governance is at a premium. Unique issues facing nonprofit managers and leaders include tensions between the nonprofit mission and the ever-changing funding markets, participation in policymaking, professionalism of the sector, accountability demands, and the challenges of part-time volunteers as board members providing governance, oversight, and leadership.

The course begins by reviewing the purposes of various nonprofit organizations including program design and evaluation. As the course progresses, students learn more about the sector, the theoretical underpinnings for its existence, its scope and impact on society. From there, we examine governance and accountability of nonprofit boards, funding challenges, strategic management theory and practice, the role of nonprofits in policymaking, and the unique aspects of nonprofit finance. Throughout, we will examine real world examples and review the theories and practice that apply to them.

Making generalizations about nonprofits will be difficult because of the size and diversity of the sector and, therefore, the types of organizations in it. We will endeavor to be sensitive to that challenge by drawing upon examples from the many subsectors including health, religious institutions, performing arts, human services, and advocacy organizations.

Grading:
The final grade is determined by following weights:

40% Case Study Memos
20% Group Writing Assignments
15% Quizzes
10% Classroom Participation (including attendance)

10% Group Presentation

5% Peer Evaluation

Exam Format:
See Grading and Syllabus
Class Format:

PA 4101 is considered a hybrid course in that it is offered part in person and part online. Given this structure, students can expect to spend less time in class. For those desiring more interaction with the instructor or the teaching assistant, it is strongly advised that they leave room in their schedules for office hours. This course also includes a significant amount of group work. Students in previous semesters have found it helpful to set aside meeting time during "off weeks" to meet with their groups.

The teaching method will be an active and interactive model drawing upon readings, discussions, online presentations of material with podcasts and videos, teaching case studies, and collaborative projects. The delivery of this class will combine online and face-to-face elements with a large reliance on student participation.

Workload:
See Grading
Textbooks:
https://bookstores.umn.edu/course-lookup/24297/1189
Past Syllabi:
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/rojas004_PA4101_Fall2017.docx (Fall 2017)
http://classinfo.umn.edu/syllabi/rojas004_PA4101_Fall2015.pdf (Fall 2015)
Instructor Supplied Information Last Updated:
25 August 2015

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