Nonprofits, Philanthrpy, Polcy

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

This experiential course will provide a hands-on opportunity to act as a philanthropist. Over the semester, the class will award $20,000 to nonprofit organizations. You will meet philanthropists and nonprofit/NGO leaders on both sides of an issue, i.e., climate change policy, voting rights, education reform, social media regulation, etc. You will learn how philanthropists and nonprofits influence public policy, and experience the behind-the-scenes workings of nonprofits: their missions, programs and impact. Finally, you will identify your own philanthropic values and priorities.