Nonprofit Management and Strategy in Community Organizations

3 credits · Peabody College - Professional

As nonprofits, community organizations face many of the same managerial, economic, and financial issues as other types of organizations. However, there are also unique challenges, such as the initial incorporation and qualification as a not-for-profit organization and serving the special concerns of the community. This course looks at the operating environment of nonprofit entities in the community, similarities and differences from the for-profit model, and key strategies for planning, analysis and decision-making. The focus is on the following three areas: economic and financial considerations, the legal environment, and managerial strategies and board relations. [3]