A course designed to provide an overview of fundraising topics. The emphasis is on the grounding of fundraising in philanthropy; the principles and strategic issues of fundraising in nonprofit organizations; and the role of the development officer and fundraising. Students develop an understanding of annual fund and capital campaign methodologies, working with volunteer boards, and developing career planning strategies.

This course develops leadership skills that are critical for Executive Directors at small/mid-sized organizations, Program Managers at large organizations, and those beginning nonprofit careers. Participants will examine the role of leadership and approaches to assessing and improving organizational culture, mission/vision, strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, change management, and stakeholder engagement.

This course will introduce you to the basic principles of human resource (HR) management as they apply to the nonprofit sector. You will have the opportunity to explore the role of an executive director in relation to human resource management through case studies and discussions.

This course helps you apply financial management principles in a not-for-profit organization. It familiarizes you with accounting essentials, the financial management cycle, budgeting, payroll, and reports and statements. You will explore regulatory compliance and issues specifically related to not-for-profits. Prior accounting knowledge is an asset, but not required.

This course focuses on strategies for nonprofit organizations to develop good relations with all levels of government (municipal, provincial and federal) in both the bureaucratic and political spheres. You will examine how organizations with good contacts in the various levels of government can have an impact on legislation and policy development that can enhance the success of your organization.

This course provides an overview of the key legislation, common law and administrative policies that apply to not-for-profit organizations and charities in Canada. You will examine and apply the principles and practices relevant to incorporation, charitable registration, organizational maintenance and good governance.

In this course you will explore the basic principles of developing a marketing campaign for a nonprofit organization. You will have the opportunity to define your own organization's market niche and to develop a marketing plan and multimedia campaign tailored to your own organization.

This course builds upon NPMA 1610 and allows you the opportunity to increase your ability to recruit, develop, assess and discipline both paid and unpaid staff in a nonprofit organization. You will also become familiar with all of the regulatory requirements that affect the nonprofit sector with respect to human relations issues. Prerequisites: NPMA 1610