NPM&L Credit & Noncredit Courses
Credit | Credit/Noncredit | Noncredit
The following are the core courses offered by the Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program
Leadership and Management in Nonprofit Organizations
This course is offered for graduate or undergraduate credit and will be repeated in the Fall 2008 semester.
| PUB POL ADM 4940 | Ref. #13537 |
| POL SCI 4940 | Ref. #13176 |
| SOC WORK 4940 | Ref. #13687 |
| SOC 4940 | Ref. #13760 |
Wednesdays, August 18-December 6
7:00–9:30 p.m.
3 credit hours
Instructor: Nancy Kinney
Location: 215 SSB, UM–St. Louis
This course addresses the role and scope of the nonprofit sector in the United States, as well as the leadership and management of NPOs within that sector. Topics include the economic and political scope of the independent sector, the role of volunteerism in a democratic society, and the role and scope of philanthropy. Topics in voluntary organization management and leadership include the dynamic functions and membership structure of NPOs, especially staff, board, and other volunteer relations; governance and management of NPOs; resource mobilization; and program development, management, and evaluation.
American Philanthropy and Nonprofit Resource Development
This course is offered for graduate or undergraduate credit and is only offered in the Fall semester.
| PUB POL ADM 4960 | Ref. #13538 |
| POL SCI 4960 | Ref. #13177 |
| SOC WORK 4960 | Ref. #13689 |
Tuesdays, August 18-December 6
7:00–9:30 p.m.
3 credit hours
Instructor: Pat Rich and Jack Kerber
Location: 215 SSB, UM–St. Louis
This course addresses the role and scope of philanthropy in the United States. It further examines the contemporary philanthropic landscape, giving special attention to charitable giving, both by institutions and individuals. This course also studies the effective management of development programs within a nonprofit organization, including the role of development and its relationship to public relations, marketing, and other revenue-generating activities. It examines how to plan and manage a fund development program and the ethical and legal issues in development. It includes studying various sources of funds, fund-raising programs (e.g., annual giving), fund-raising vehicles (e.g., mail solicitations and grant proposals), and the fund-raising process, from planning through donor relations and recognition.
MANAGEMENT ISSUES IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
The following sequence of courses are offered for undergraduate or graduate credit or for noncredit and are typically offered in the Fall and Winter semesters.
The credit options entail additional academic requirements. A student may take one, two, or three courses. Each course consists of 14 instructional contact hours, which is equivalent to one credit hour or 1.4 CEUs. To receive credit for each course, students must attend both full days of class. These courses are generally offered each fall and winter/spring semester.
The noncredit fee is $180 per course.
| PUB POL ADM 4911 | Ref. #13534 | |
| POL SCI 4911 | Ref. #13173 | |
| SOC WORK 4911 | Ref. #13684 | |
| Noncredit |
Thursday & Friday, September 4-5, 2008
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
1 credit hour or 1.4 CEUs
Instructor: Michael Harris, professor of Business Administration,
UM-St. Louis
Location: 126 Social Science and Business Building, UM–St. Louis
This course addresses fundamentals of staff supervision, such as balancing supervisory processes with coaching and counseling; selecting, hiring, evaluating, and terminating staff; and legal considerations that affect these procedures; and effective team building.
Materials are provided at the first class.
| PUB POL ADM 4912 | Ref. #13535 |
| POL SCI 4912 | Ref. #13174 |
| SOC WORK 4912 | Ref. #13685 |
| Noncredit |
Friday & Saturday, October 3-4, 2008
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
1 credit hour or 1.4 CEUs
Instructor: Mary S. Tucker
Location: 335 Social Sciences & Business Bldg., UM–St. Louis
This course discusses the board as steward of the organization; director and officer liability; tax laws concerning charitable giving; legal issues in managing staff and volunteers (e.g., hiring, evaluating, and terminating employees); and the Missouri NPO law.
Materials are provided at the first class.
| PUB POL ADM 4913 | Ref. #13536 |
| POL SCI 4913 | Ref. #13175 |
| SOC WORK 4913 | Ref. #13686 |
| Noncredit |
Friday & Saturday, November 7-8, 2008
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
1 credit hour or 1.4 CEUs
Instructor: Judith Murphy and associates
Location: 335 Social Sciences & Business Bldg., UM–St. Louis
This course is intended for general staff and executives, as well as board members of NPOs, who must understand and apply financial knowledge in their management and governance roles. It will cover cash-flow analysis, budgeting, fund accounting, cost accounting, and understanding financial statements, including balance sheets, cash-flow statements, statements of activity, and operating and capital budgets.
Materials are provided at the first class.
Schedule of classes for upcoming semester
To register for credit courses, students may use the STAR online system or the TRAIN telephone system or go to the Registrar's Office at 269 Millennium Student Center (MSC).
To register for noncredit courses, call (314) 516-5948.
For more information, call the Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program at (314) 516-6713
Fund-Raising Institute printable flier
This five-day institute focuses on three vital topics: capital campaigns, grant proposal writing, and major gifts fund-raising. Participants can enroll in one or more of these workshops. Those who register for three or four workshops will receive a 20-percent discount.
Are You Ready for A Capital Campaign?
Monday• 9:00a.m. -5:00p.m. •June 9, 2008
Fee: $110 • 0.7 CEUs • Info: (314) 516-6713
Location: 126 J.C. Penney Conference Center, UM-St. Louis
Instructor: Jack Kerber, managing consultant, Skystone Ryan, Inc. and former AFP Fundraising Executive of the Year
When asked the question, “Are you ready for a capital campaign?,” leaders of non-profit organizations are likely to answer, “Yes, we’re ready…we need the money.” Getting ready for a capital campaign requires much more preparation than merely deciding the time is right. Find out just what steps should be taken to place your organization in the best possible position to maximize the success of your campaign effort.
This workshop will address topics from organizational and staff readiness through consideration of outside consultants and what you can expect from a “feasibility study” or campaign readiness assessment. Participants will take away a complete checklist for determining their organizations’ preparedness and what steps should be taken to improve the potential for raising more money.
Successful Grant Proposal Writing
Tuesday & Wednesday• 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. • June 10-11, 2008
Fee: $200 (includes handbook) • 1.4 CEUs • Info (314) 516-6713
Location: 126 J.C. Penney Conference Center, UM–St. Louis
Instructor: Glenda O’Neal, President, Grants Unlimited
This course encompasses a five-step program in grant writing: identifying the organization’s need(s); identifying prospective grant makers; grant writing; cultivation; and accountability, including reporting to the grant makers. The presenter will provide practical guidelines for identifying and pursuing potential grant makers, present a model for use in planning grant programs, and demonstrate how to develop a program budget. A budget exercise will incorporate strategies for packaging agency needs, including administrative costs, to grant makers. Participants will critique a grant in class.
Advanced Grant Writing
Thursday • 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. • June 12, 2008
Fee: $140 • .7 CEUs • Info (314) 516-6713
Location: 126 J.C. Penney Conference Center, UM–St. Louis
Instructor: Glenda O’Neal, President, Grants Unlimited
Workshop participants will engage in an exercise aimed at helping them improve their corporate and foundation grant-writing skills by participating in the grant-makers’ decision-making process. Participants will work together in small groups representing a private grant-making foundation. They will be asked to follow the guidelines of the foundation and review proposals to determine which they will fund. The group will read and discuss the proposals to arrive at their decisions. Discussion will follow to determine how decisions were made and which sections of the proposals influenced decisions. The strengths and weaknesses of each proposal will also be discussed. Prerequisites are grant-writing experience or completion of the “Successful Grant Writing” workshop.
Major Gifts
Friday• 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. • June 13, 2008
Fee: $110 • 0.7 CEUs • Info: (314) 516-6713
Location: J.C. Penney Conference Center, UM-St. Louis
Instructors: Pat Rich, founder of EMD Consulting Groups, a fundraising-consulting group, and Harold Melser, Associate Vice President for Development, St. Louis Science Center. Both are former AFP Fundraising Executives of the Year.
Why has “major gifts” become the buzzword in fundraising circles? Should your organization put an emphasis on a major gifts program? What will it take to do it right? What will it mean to your organization?
This workshop will focus on the basics of a major gifts program, including:
•Creating a major gifts program in your office
•Involving board members in major gifts
•Identifying major prospects
•Learning how to cultivate potential donors
•Working on how to make calls
•Tracking your progress
•Celebrating your success
To register, call (314) 516-5948.
For more information, call the Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program at (314) 516-6713
Credit | Credit/Noncredit | Noncredit