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This course provides a comprehensive review of governance, structure, and management of nonprofit organizations with relation to organizational mission, history and the evolution of nonprofits. Topics covered include the duties of the governing board, the executive director and the importance of all stakeholder relationships, the legal framework of nonprofit law, ethical challenges, operational risks, and efficient and accountable mission-driven operations. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

This course provides an overview of fundraising and philanthropy, with a particular emphasis on the psychology of fundraising, donor motivation, and strategic management and planning of the fundraising process. Topics covered in this course also include fundraising strategies, such as direct mail, annual giving, capital campaigns, major gifts, and planned giving; and funding sources, including private, corporate, government, and foundation giving. Fundraising research and donor cultivation, recognition, retention, and advancement are additional themes of interest. Pre-requisite(s): Graduate status. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours