NGO Education Survey

1. PADM 551. Management of Nonprofit Organizations

This course introduces students to the fundamental tools for managing nonprofit organizations. It covers policy and procedure development, including personnel and fiscal policies, grant writing and fundraising fundamentals, financial management principles, prevention of employee theft and fraud, and marketing and public relations strategies.

2. PADM 553. Financial Management of Nonprofit Organizations

This course provides an overview of financial accountability and responsibility in managing nonprofit organizations. Topics include legal issues in financial management, accounting and bookkeeping basics, internal controls, audits, financial planning and budgeting, financial statements, risk management, and the use of financial software for efficiency.