BA 165 - Introduction to Nonprofit Management

Description
This course covers management best practices for leading a nonprofit organization. Students will gain an understanding of the nonprofit sector and the issues that nonprofit leaders face. Also, students will be introduced to the major areas of responsibility for nonprofit leaders, including managing employees and volunteers, financial development, board governance, and marketing.

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours: 3
Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisite(s): None
Math Prerequisite(s): None
Course Corequisite(s): None
Academic Program Prerequisite: None
Consent to Enroll in Course: No Department Consent Required
Dual Enrollment Allowed?: Yes
Number of Times Course can be taken for credit: 1
Programs Where This Course is a Requirement:
None

General Education Requirement:
None
General Education Learner Outcomes (GELO):
NA
Course Learning Outcomes:
1.    Explain social entrepreneurship and social innovation.
2.    Describe the governance of nonprofits, including the types of boards and the relationship between boards and executive directors.
3.    Identify key legal and ethical issues faced by nonprofits.
4.    Identify key financial issues faced by nonprofits.
5.    Explain how nonprofit leaders manage staff and volunteers.
6.    Describe the importance of marketing and communication for nonprofit organizations.
7.    Identify methods for assessing nonprofit performance.

Course Outline:
I.      Program Orientation: Getting the Most from this Program
II.     Starting and Understanding Your Nonprofit
III.    Basic Skills in Nonprofit Management and Leadership
IV.    Role of Nonprofit Chief Executive Officer
V.     Building and Maintaining an Effective Nonprofit Board of Directors
VI.    Managing Your Nonprofit’s Finances and Taxes
VII.   Staffing and Supervision of Employees and Volunteers
VIII. Managing Ethics in the Nonprofit Workplace
IX.    Developing Your Nonprofit Strategic Plan
X.     Designing and Marketing Your Programs
XI.    Developing Your Fundraising Plan
XII.   Designing Your Program Evaluation Plans

Instructional Strategies:
Lecture: 10-30%
Mediated Instruction: 0-30%
Facilitated Discussion: 30-40%
Individual/Group Application Activities: 30-45%
Mandatory Course Components:
At least four hours of volunteer experience in a nonprofit organization.
Equivalent Courses:
None

Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: None

Course-Specific Placement Test: None
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: NA

Mandatory Department Assessment Measures:
None

Course Type:
Elective- Offering designed to expand learning opportunities for degree seeking students. May or may not be required for students in a specific GRCC program.
Course Format:
Lecture - 1:1
Total Lecture Hours Per Week: 3
People Soft Course ID Number: 105357
Course CIP Code: 52.9999
Maximum Course Enrollment: 24
School: School of Business & Industry
Department: Business
Discipline: BA
First Term Valid: Fall 2025 (8/1/2025)
1st Catalog Year: 2025-2026
Name of Course Author:
Ann Alexander

Faculty Credential Requirements:
Master’s Degree (GRCC general requirement), Professionally qualified through work experience in field (Perkins Act or Other) (list below)
Faculty Credential Requirement Details:
The instructor must possess a minimum of a Master’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field, with at least two years’ work experience. Experience in the management of nonprofit organizations is preferred.

Course Review & Revision Year: 2028-2029