POLI 450 Nonprofit Leadership & Governance (3)

This course orients students to the history, values, and issues of the third sector in American society; and to the leadership, governance, and management challenges specific to the administration of non-profit organizations. In particular, the course focuses on developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for effective nonprofit leadership that explicitly recognizes the importance of collaboration and shared leadership to sustained success and appreciable change. Today’s leaders must leverage the wisdom, resources, and capital of multiple constituencies and communities. Students in this course will expand their abilities to address and negotiate leadership challenges that arise when stakeholders come together to plan, make decisions, and take action in organizational and community settings.
Prerequisite(s): Junior rank or higher or permission of instructor.
Course Frequency: Spring
Cross-listing: PUBA 550