XNPC 20008 - Introduction to Nonprofit Management

Course description

Learner outcomes

• enhance your knowledge and understanding of the nonprofit sector in Canada including its breadth, diversity, challenges, constituents, and contributions to individuals, communities, and beyond.
• gain a general understanding of the types of legislation and regulations that affect nonprofit organizations including nonprofit organizations that are also registered charities.
• convey how nonprofit organizations can demonstrate effectiveness to internal and external stakeholders.
• raise your awareness of 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 if you already work in the sector or, for those who do not work in the sector, an organization you will come to know during the course.
• understand the role of nonprofit boards and the relationship to the manager.
• describe some of the factors and influences that challenge nonprofit leadership.
• put into words your own personal philosophy of effective leadership in a nonprofit organization.

Applies towards:

• Nonprofit Management Extension Certificate : Required courses