Philanthropy and Strategic Resource Mobilization

(3 Credits)

All social work activity, organizations, and initiatives require resources to carry out their aims. This course provides an overview of resource mobilization and the world of philanthropy and fundraising and places such in the context of leadership for the field. Thinking and acting strategically and reflectively as leaders, and then aligning and mobilizing resources to advance social work aims is a core theme of the course, which will include: 1) a conceptual examination of the notions of "resources" and "philanthropy", 2) a consideration of the interplay between leadership and resource mobilization, and 3) a specific focus on philanthropic strategies, tactics and skills.