Non-Profit Management (Certificate)

University of Alabama College of Continuing Studies
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' By completing the Non-Profit Management Studies course, students will:
Examine the fundamental principles of non-profit management, as well as the roles and responsibilities of a nonprofit board of directors and the management team
Develop the practical and managerial skills necessary to successfully plan for operational success
Understand financial and accounting terms, even if they have no financial background
Know the details of the entire marketing process, including the role of ethics and technology
Learn the employment law, compliance and regulatory requirements, as well as licensing, permits and taxes
Examine the essential aspects of fundraising, and how to maximize fundraising opportunities
Develop a successful leadership style
Learn the fundamentals of the budgeting process
Gain confidence and improve their communication skills
Explore the process of negotiating, evaluate negotiation styles and consider successful negotiation strategies for most environments

Course Outline:
I. Non-Profit Management and Governance
a) Managment and Leadership
b) Finance
c) Legal Issues
d) Public Relations
e) Board Relationships
f) Evaluation
g) Organization and Development
h) HR Issues
i) Governance

II. Strategic Management in Operations
a) Introduction and Overview
b) Definitions and Business Models
c) Categories and Strategies
d) Strategic Planning Models
e) Creating Strategic Alternatives
f) Implementation
g) Conclusion

III. Financial/Accounting Management
a) Introduction and Overview
b) Importance of Financial Statements
c) The Balance Sheet
d) The Income Statement
e) Statement of Cash Flows
f) Financial Ratios
g) Conclusion

IV. Marketing Management
a) Introduction and Overview
b) Marketing Goals
c) The Marketing Plan
d) The Marketing Mix
e) The Marketing Budget
f) Marketing Implementation
g) Technology and Marketing
h) Summary

V. Legal Issues in Operations
a) Introduction
b) Sources of Law
c) Agency and Employment Law
d) Torts Law
e) Sales and Products Liability
f) Intellectual Property
g) Ethics
h) Summary

VI. Fundraising Fundamentals
a) Fund Raising
b) Marketing
c) Locating Funding Sources
d) Effective Writing
e) Successful Proposals
f) Current Trends
g) Managing Products
h) Annual Giving Campaigns
i) Corporate Sponsorships
j) Major Donors
k) Foundation and Government Grants
l) Planned Giving
m) Special Events
n) Capital Campaigns

VII. Organizational Leadership and Decision-Making
a) Introduction and Overview
b) What is a Leader
c) Sources of Power in Leadership
d) Leadership Theories
e) Transformational Leaders
f) Decision-Making and Empowerment
g) Accountability
h) Summary

VIII. Budgeting Essentials
a) Introduction
b) The Concept of Budgeting
c) Activity Based Budgeting
d) Factors to Consider in Budgeting
e) Production Planning
f) Inventory
g) Sample Budget and Summary

IX. Persuasive Communication
a) Introduction
b) Fundamentals of Communication
c) Knowing the Audience
d) The Power of Listening
e) Credibility of the Speaker
f) Evidence in Persuasion
g) Emotion in Persuasion
h) Organizing the Argument
i) Summary

X. Negotiating Strategies
a) Introduction
b) Steps in Negotiating
c) Tools in Negotiating
d) Types of Negotiations
e) Personality Types
f) Preparing for Negotiations
g) BATNA and Summary
...''

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

Phone:205-348-6222

School Address:

College of Continuing Studies Professional Development & Conference Services
Box 870388 Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487-0388 USA


Jobs & Resumes: Tuscaloosa
Houses & Roommates: Tuscaloosa

Search other schools for Non-Profit Management training resources.

Windows Server 2003
Windows XP Professional Administration and Maintenance
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator 2003 Plus (MCSA+)
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer 2003 (MCSE)
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
SQL Server 2005 Implementation and Maintenance
Windows Vista
Modern Automotive Service Technician
Multimedia Design
Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports
Nutritional Herbalism
Oil Refinery Operations
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS)
Paper Mill Operations
Paralegal
Pay Per Click Marketing
Payroll Practice and Management

Notice: The course description on this page was captured from the Internet as historical reference or submitted by visitors. It was archived statically and not updated from day to day.
 

Tips: Our combined search function does not only provide you with the training courses and students, but also talent resumes and jobs, or shared apartments nearby for rent.