NPM220
New Approaches to Non-Profit Management for the Canadian Context
This course will prepare you to lead a non-profit organization in Canada. We’ll explore a variety of issues you and your board will face, including the legal foundations, the unique governance and human systems, and the resource requirements of this special entity we call a non-profit.
We will also look at best practices and trends in communications, fund development and risk management. Our starting point will be to explore the key elements that make a successful non-profit.
The course is designed to integrate practical learning into theoretical discussion and is based on the assumption that you are an expert who brings something to the table that all of us can learn from – whether that is experience in the field, or life experience others don’t share.
Coursework will consist of reading, self-reflection, interacting with your peers and instructors, and pursuing a case study of your choice.
Overview
Location: Online
Format: Self-paced within deadlines set by instructor
Duration: 13 weeks
Tuition: $855
Can be applied to:
Non-Profit Management Certificate
Upcoming Offerings
Register for a course at any time, with the option to apply to a program later.
- Wed, May 8 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, May 15 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, May 22 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, May 29 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jun 5 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jun 12 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jun 19 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jun 26 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jul 3 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jul 10 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jul 17 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jul 24 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Jul 31 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Sep 4 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Sep 11 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Sep 18 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Sep 25 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Oct 2 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Oct 9 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Oct 16 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Oct 23 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Oct 30 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Nov 6 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Nov 13 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Nov 20 (self-paced all week)
- Wed, Nov 27 (self-paced all week)
What you will learn
After completing this course, you’ll be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and organizational foundations of a non-profit organization
- Apply knowledge of the core skills needed to manage a non-profit
- Access and utilize the resources and tools that support the management of a non-profit
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of best practice in non-profit management
- Demonstrate a respect for and knowledge of the diversity of and within the sector
- Contribute to the overall well-being of the non-profit sector in Canada and apply important principles of accountability and stakeholder engagement in your professional lives
- Communicate a plan for building and/or enhancing your individual careers in the non-profit sector
How you will learn and be evaluated
- Prepare to spend about 10 hours per week on coursework
- Expect reading and other assignments on a weekly basis
- Plan to access the course at least once every few days to keep up with your work and group assignments
You will be evaluated on:
- Assignments
- Participation in online discussions
Learning Materials
Course fees do not include textbooks. We recommend you purchase your textbook as soon as you’ve registered. We will provide additional course materials online.
Required textbook
Broadbent, A. and Omidvar, R. Five Good Ideas: Practical Strategies for Non-Profit Success. Coach House Books, 2011. Available for purchase from publisher or as e-book from VitalSource.
Recommended textbook
Seel, K., Murray, V., and Council for Certification in Volunteer Administration. The Management of Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations in Canada, 4th Edition. Lexisnexis Canada, 2014. Available for purchase from publisher or Amazon.
Technical Requirements
For online courses, you will need a computer with audio and microphone that is connected to the internet. Canvas is the online system that will be used for the course. For more information and online support, visit Online Learning.