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Course description

Explore the significant contribution nonprofit organizations make to our communities and economy. You will examine the history, magnitude, issues, trends, and challenges that affect the sector, with emphasis on leadership and management skills.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to
  • discuss the nonprofit sector in Canada including its breadth, diversity, challenges, constituents, and contributions to individuals, communities, and beyond.
  • identify the types of legislation and regulations that affect nonprofit organizations including nonprofit organizations that are also registered charities.
  • explain how nonprofit organizations can demonstrate effectiveness to stakeholders.
  • recognize the variety of resources required to successfully manage a nonprofit organization with a focus on revenue, sustainability, and human resources including volunteers.
  • identify the management and leadership competencies required to successfully manage your own nonprofit organization.
  • describe the role of nonprofit boards and the relationship to the manager.
  • examine factors and influences that challenge nonprofit leadership.
  • formulate your own personal philosophy of effective leadership in a nonprofit organization.

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Section title
Introduction to Nonprofit Management
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Sep 07, 2026 to Oct 05, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
TXMO-F non-credit $455.00
Potential Discount(s)

Section Notes

LATE Registration Deadline: September 10, 2026 
  • This is an online asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities.
  • Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found online. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found online, and help setting up MFA can be found online.
  • Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.
  • Review our Student Information webpage (mru.ca/CEStudent) for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.
  • For questions about this course or other information, contact conted@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6875 (toll free 1.866.775.2673). 
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