MSBL 5606 Managing in a Mission-Based Organization
Effective management is vital for the long-term success of nonprofit organizations. This course explores human resource issues, effective management skills, and legal issues that affect nonprofit organizations. In addition, an in-depth analysis of the strategic management process and the nature of strategic decision-making are explored, as are the general aspects of fundraising, such as structuring grants and assessing potential sources of support. Topics include the nonprofit framework, including board development, board governance and community relations; current challenges; ethics considerations; effective recruitment and retention strategies for paid staff and volunteers; legal, regulatory and policy issues; advocacy, lobbying and government funding; development of personnel policies; issues of multiculturalism; and managing change. In this course, lectures/presentations, interactive discussion, assigned readings, case studies and issues analysis are deployed as teaching methods. Upon successful completion of this course, students will understand a range of interrelated concepts: Basic nonprofit constructs and concerns for the manage; Effective management of conflict and change within organizations; The recruitment and management of paid staff and volunteers; Ethics and legal issues affecting nonprofits; Integrated advocacy and policy development, and; Emerging issues that will affect the future profile of nonprofits. Through course study and discussion, students will master both the concepts and their applications and practice in nonprofit environments.