Spring 2009 (10 classes) Tuesdays 19:10 -21:00
Hours 20 CEUs
Basic Description/Course Objective
Overview: NGO 601 focuses on the development of the basic management skills needed to run a nonprofit NGO. Course themes include project, organizational structure, human resources, volunteer, development, funds, fundraising and day-to-day operations management. Online readings introduce basic skills, techniques, issues and case studies. This course is for anyone interested in developing their organizational skills and learning about nonprofit NGOs.
Textbook : Capacity building for local NGOs: A guidance manual for good practice.
(An online NGO toolkit, plus other online articles for each weekly topic.)
http://www.ciir.org/Templates/Internal.asp?nodeid=91674&int1stParentNodeID=89630&int2ndParentNodeID=90417
Evaluation: Participants will receive a "pass" for the course if they fulfill the criteria for passing: 70% in attendance, active class participation, satisfactory coursework, assignments and completing an individual paper and group presentation.
Course work: Active class participation includes preparation for class, asking questions, engaging in group and class discussions and as well as completing the final class project. Class participants are expected to complete readings and/or other course work even if absent.
Course Schedule / Skills Assignments & Articles to read for the next class
Class 1 Introductions, class outline, intro to nonprofit NGO mgt. starting organizations vs. starting projects, Mission, Vision, Value and Principles
TEXT: Intro & contents, Chapter 1 The basics Ch 2 Organisational governance, Ch 7 Office administration
Duties of the board
http://www.idealist.org/if/
Helpful websites for mission and vision development:
http://www.franklincovey.com/
Writing assignment - 1 page on an issue you would like to develop and organization around
Class 2 Organisational structure, leadership and setting up a board of directors
TEXT: Chapter 6 Managing projects,
Effective Capacity Building in Nonprofit Organizations
http://vppartners.org/
NGO support toolkit - How to build a good small NGO
http://www.ngosupport.net/
Writing assignment - 1 page summary on group project idea
Class 3 Project management 1: assessment and planning
* Group projects assigned
Nonprofit Mgt help - Overviews of Project Management
http://www.managementhelp.org/
Project cycle Mgt. (Japanese)
http://www.fasid.or.jp/kenshu/
Class 4 Project management 2 - project development and implementation
Marketing Toolkit http://www.apc.org/english/
Nonprofit Mgt help - Nonprofit Fundraising and Grant writing
http://www.managementhelp.org/
Class 5 Business plans and grant proposals TEXT: Ch 5 Managing people
Nonprofit Mgt help - Management Function of Organizing: Overview of Methods http://www.managementhelp.org/
- Developing and Managing Volunteer Programs
http://www.managementhelp.org/
Nonprofit good practice guide – Volunteer Mgt.
http://www.npgoodpractice.org/
Writing assignment - 1 page summary on group project / progress report
Class 6 Staff and Volunteer management
* Group project progress report
TEXT: Ch 8 Publicity and fundraising
+ Online references on fundraising
Class 7 Fundraising TEXT: Ch 4 Managing finances
Mango's Financial System - User Guide http://www.mango.org.uk/guide/
Writing assignment - 1 page summary on group project / progress report
Class 8 Financial management
* Group project progress report
Nonprofit good practice guide – http://www.npgoodpractice.org/
- Marketing and communications
- Financial mgt. and fundraising
- Online references on pr and marketing for NGOs
Class 9 Outreach pr and marketing * Project preparation
10 * Class presentations
Course Evaluation
1 Minimum attendance: 70%
2 Minimum course work performance: 70%
3 Others: Final project 70%
Final project: All are required to work in pairs or groups of 3 over the semester to develop an outline for a new organization. Group projects should include all the areas covered in class.
Project Objectives:
Use and develop skills and information from class.
Hands-on NGO creation and management
Address the challenges organizations face.
Share know-how and experience with other class participants
Each group will: Give a presentation & Prepare hand-outs or PPT for other class participants.
Each person will: Submit a final paper (approx. 10 pages)
Due date: all written materials will be submitted in Class 9
