NGO Education Survey

RSA 560 Issues in Nonprofit Administration

Historical, philosophical, and theoretical examination of the nonprofit sector, voluntary action, and philanthropy. Including the comparative perspectives, scope, and significance of the sector. Critical issues related to nonprofit governance, leadership, and board/committee development.

RSA 565 Nonprofit Grant Writing and Fundraising

Principles, practices, techniques, and ethics of nonprofit grant writing and fundraising. Philanthropy, relationship building, and comprehensive fund development processes. Special emphasis placed on writing grants and developing fundraising strategies.

RSA 570 Fiscal Administration in the Nonprofit Sector

Financial management, accountability, stewardship, planning, and transparency for nonprofit organizations. Financial literacy with emphasis placed on planning and reporting processes requisite for establishing and maintaining federal nonprofit status.

RSA 585 Nonprofit Practicum

Capstone supervised professional experience in approved nonprofit settings where students obtain professional nonprofit experience with agency and faculty supervision.

MGT 333 Management of Nonprofit Organizations

Overview of nonprofit organizations, including budgeting, finance, marketing, communication, board of directors, volunteers and strategic planning.

REC 220 Understanding the Nonprofit Sector

Survey of nonprofit organizations emphasizing: history, ethics, personnel and volunteer management, human development, program development, risk management, customer service, and career development.

REC 460 Grant Writing for Nonprofit Organizations

Thorough investigation of the grant writing process and the application of related skills. Includes how to research, identify, plan, organize, write and submit grants.

REC 496 Nonprofit Internship 3-6 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

A cooperative field experience in an approved nonprofit setting where the student obtains pre-professional administrative and/or programming experience with agency and faculty supervision. This course requires off-campus travel. Note: 12 hours of minor coursework or instructor permission required