NPL 273 Introduction to Nonprofit Leadership

Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate competency in knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to function in the following areas:

Historical/Philosophical Foundations of the Nonprofit Sector

1. Role of nonprofit organizations in meeting social, religious, human service and other needs

2. Philanthropic nature of nonprofit organizations & relationship to other sectors of society

Public Policy Issues in the Nonprofit Sector

3. Legal status of nonprofits

a. Federal government

i. IRS Code & classification of services

b. State Attorney General Office

i. Articles of Incorporation & role of membership

ii. Bylaws

iii. Annual filings

4. Lobbying

5. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

6. Ethical decision making

Organization Design of Nonprofit Organizations

7. Board function & duties

8. Staff functions & duties

9. Strategic planning & challenges to success/viability

10. Organizational transformation

11. Careers in nonprofit organizations