Nonprofit Advocacy and Community Development

3 credits

Theoretical and practical consideration of nonprofit advocacy work, including power structures and systems, government structures, community development and organizing, and networking and engaging community residents to achieve changes in public policies and programs and to educate about societal problems. Legal restrictions on charities' advocacy are examined. ***Prerequisite: NSLI 100 or 12 credit hours, or permission of the Program Director.*** *Note: NSLI 100 may be taken concurrently.* *Note: Students may receive credit for one of NSLI 220, NSLI 320, IDS 290AE, or JS 384.*