PADM 6400 - Managing Nonprofit Organizations


This course is designed to provide an overview of management challenges facing the nonprofit sector and organizations. The goal is to prepare students for a deeper study of nonprofit management and provide a practical foundation for the way nonprofit organizations function to improve the quality of public service by working with public agencies, forging public-private partnerships, or developing relationships with other nonprofit organizations. Core content areas include coverage of the nonprofit sector, the procedures for starting and managing nonprofit organizations, fundraising, volunteer management, and governance among others. Students will work on case studies to gain an in-depth understanding of the content material and themes.

Note: Open to graduate students only.

Credits: 3 hours



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