Readings will be allocated throughout the course
Main text:
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.impactalliance.org/ev_en.php?ID=46705_201&ID2=DO_TOPIC
Basic Description/Course Objectives:
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. Participants are expected to be active in class discussion, group work and complete a class project.
Evaluation: Participants will receive a “pass” for the course if they fulfill the criteria for passing: 70% in attendance, satisfactory coursework, class assignments and complete a paper and presentation. Class participants are expected to complete readings and/or other course work even if absent.
Course work: Active class participation includes discussion and preparation for class as well as completing the final class project. Class participants are expected to complete readings and/or other course work even if absent.
Skills
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Notes
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Class 1
Jan 28
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Introductions, class outline, intro to nonprofit NGO mgt. Mission, Vision, Value and Principles
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Writing assignment - Intro to issues ideas for the project
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Class 2
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Organisational structure, leadership and setting up a board of directors
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Class 3
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Staff and Volunteer management
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Class 4
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Project management 1: assessment and planning
* Group projects assigned
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* Project commitment
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Class 5
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Project management 2- project development and implementation
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Class 6
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Business plans and grant proposals
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* Progress report
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Class 7
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Resource mobilization, financial strategy Fundraising
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Class 8
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Financial management
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Class 9
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Outreach pr and marketing - guest speaker?
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Early presentations?
Papers due !
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Class 10
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* Class presentations
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Course Evaluation
1
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Minimum attendance: 70%
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2
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Minimum course work performance: 70%
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3
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Others: Final project 70%
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