BU681
Not-for-Profit Management
0.5 Credit

The management of non-profit organizations is often assumed to be a task identical to the management of for-profit businesses, yet they present unique challenges to those seeking to create effective organizations. Through a variety of lectures, readings, casesand guest speakers,this course offers students the opportunity to build a strong understanding of the non-profit sector (including social entrepreneurship and social innovation) while covering topics such as governance, strategic planning, volunteer management, finance/fundraising,and government relations.