Certificate Program

NOC 410 - Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector

SYLLABUS

TEXTBOOK:

Book 1: The Nonprofit Handbook, Third Edition. Gary M. Grobman. White Hat Communications: 2002.

Ordering Information: You may order this book from any source that you wish. Many of the major bookstores throughout the country either stock or will special order this book for you.

You can also order this book online at:

Borders books at:
http://www.borders.com

Amazon.com at:
http://www.amazon.com

Barnes & Noble at:
http://www.bn.com

This course focuses on providing the student with a framework of basic knowledge regarding the non-profit sector including how to start and operate one of your own.

COURSE CONTENT:

1). Incorporation.
2). Drafting Bylaws.
3). Nonprofit Boards of Directors.
4). Mission and Vision Statements.
5). Strategic Planning.
6). Board Leadership.
7). Ethics.
8). 501 (c) (3) Tax-exempt Status.
9). Risk Management.
10). Fiscal Issues.
11). Personnel.
12). Hiring and Firing.
13). Volunteers.
14). Fundraising.
15). Writing Grant Proposals.
16). Lobbying.
17). Political Activity.
18). Public Relations.
19). The Internet.
20). Nonprofit E-commerce.
21). Coalitions.
22). Competition.
23). Tax Exemptions and Challenges.
24). Mergers.
25). Change Management.
26). Nonprofit Classifications.
27). Brief History.
28). Theory.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1). Understand how to draft and know the general content of Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.
2). Know and understand the role of the Board of Directors.
3). Know how to go about drafting a strategic plan, including mission and vision statements.
4). Know how to obtain 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt status.
5). Know how to deal with certain management and personnel issues.
6). Have an introduction to fundraising as well as grant writing.
7). Understand the do’s and don’ts of lobbying and other political activity.
8). Find out the importance of e-commerce in today’s world
9). Know how to form a coalition.
10). Know some brief history and theory regarding nonprofit organizations.

COURSE PROGRESSION: The course begins on the date of student enrollment. You have 90 days to complete this course. Extensions are rarely granted, and then, only for extreme emergencies or active military duty. If you do not complete the course within the 90 day time frame receive an “incomplete/withdrawal” and would have to re-register and pay tuition again if you desire to complete it.

This is a self-paced course. You may proceed at the pace that is right for you. It is acceptable to accelerate in this course and complete it in less than 90 days.

As you progress through the course, always feel free to contact your instructor to discuss issues, questions, etc related to the course. Your instructor is there to be a mentor to you as you proceed with learning.

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT: You may contact me via email at any time. You may also request to have a meeting in a chat room with me. Please make such requests directly to me, I will then set the date and time for the chat room meeting. I will answer your emails within 48 hours of receipt.

EXAMS: There is only one examination for this certificate program. The examination may be taken upon successful completion of all of the assignments for Courses I, II, and III in this certificate program. Assignments are graded on a Pass/Fail basis. The final examination is open book, and you have three days to complete it. I will give you full instructions on accessing and taking the exam as you progress in the certificate program. The final examination covers the materials from all three courses in the certificate program. The final examination consists of objective type questions. The grade scale for the final examination is provided above.

ASSIGNMENTS: All of the assignments for this course are detailed in the classroom. Go back to the classroom page and click on “assignments.”

QUESTIONS: If you have any questions about the course please e-mail me at the address provided or contact Breyer State at adm@breyerstate.com

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