ISE 308 - Foundations of Nonprofit Organizations

4 credits

Delivers a practical introduction to the knowledge, skills and confidence needed in resourcing an NPO. You will learn about revenue streams and how they work; best practices associated with NPO management; how NPOs develop a revenue footprint; and how effectiveness is evaluated. You will practice handling objections, asking for gifts in person and via technology. You will develop listening skills, powerful questions and resilience in the process of fundraising and friend-raising. The class also focuses on the practical “ins and outs” of starting a nonprofit organization (organizational management, strategic planning, marketing, working with employees, filing for 501c3 status, board development, etc.) and finances (budgets, accounting, financial statements, 990, etc.).