Nonprofit and Association Organizations and Issues
NPMN 600 | 3 Credits
Course Desc: A presentation of a framework outlining the roles and functions of the principal types of nonprofit organizations. Characteristics that distinguish nonprofit organizations from their counterparts in the private and public sectors are introduced. The challenges, opportunities, and common issues facing managers of nonprofit organizations are explored. These issues include administrative cost control, preserving the organization's legal status and revenue base, staffing and organizing in response to client needs, and ethical considerations. Specific laws, regulations, policies, and court rulings that affect the nonprofit sector are examined.