Overview of the Nonprofit Sector - MGT-X800
Course Description
Explore Nonprofit Management Fundamentals
Nonprofit organizations are responsible for some of the most valuable, community-enriching work that occurs in our country. And with missions devoted to anything from arts accessibility to wildlife rescue to helping underserved populations, there is a seemingly endless list of things to know when one decides to enter the nonprofit sector.
Our Nonprofit Sector Overview course provides a foundation for understanding nonprofit organizations within the greater context of the nonprofit sector and society as a whole. Students will learn the characteristics of nonprofit organizations, their organizational structures and unique dimensions of the state of the sector. They will also explore leadership best practices and grow to understand the integral role nonprofits play in our communities
Learner Outcomes
- Define predominant models and theories of nonprofit management
- Evaluate nonprofit industry trends shaping activity in the sector
- Understand key theories of board governance
Course Details
Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series: Nonprofit Management Certificate
Required Materials: All required materials are available through the online learning platform.
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- Nonprofit Management Certificate : Core Courses - To Enroll and Learn More Click a Course Below
Online Fixed-Datecourses offer a convenient, yet rigorous style of learning that allows you to structure your education to suit your schedule while keeping you on pace toward achieving your educational goals. Online courses have fixed start and finish dates similar to classroom courses, but as an online student, you will have access to your classroom at any time and can view your assignments, syllabus and course resources from any computer with Internet capability.