BSNS 2710(01) PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

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BSNS 3300-01

INTRODUTION TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT LEADERSHIP

3 CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I, 2006-2007=

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OFFICE: HARDACRE HALL, ROOM 214/215

PHONE: 641-4369 E-MAIL: bahaskett@anderson.edu

Course Description:

This cou= rse provides an overview of the human resource management and leadership issues= in nonprofit organizations. The = focus is on the topics of motivation, recruitment and selection of staff, board a= nd volunteer personnel. Addition= ally, the course will address the topic of accountability to stakeholders.

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Required Text:

Weis, Ro= ger M. & Gantt, Vernon W. (2004). Knowledge and S= kill Development in Nonprofit Organizations. Iowa: www.eddiebowerspublishing.co= m ISBN: 1-57879-058-1

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Objectives of the Course:

1. To gain an understanding of the un= ique aspects of managing nonprofit organizations.

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2. To examine His calling to be “salt” and “light” in our communities and organizations, as it relates to management practices.

3.= To assist you in developing a strong base of practical managerial sk= ills to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency and accountability of nonprofit organizations.

4.   To gain both a conceptual and “hands-on” understanding of the issues facing nonprofit manager= s.

5.= To gain an appreciation of the multiple roles played by staff, volunteers and board members in nonprofit organizations. =

Requirements:

You are = expected to come prepared and on time to every class session and to actively participate in class discussions.

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Readings:&= nbsp; You are expected to complete all reading assignments by the dates no= ted in this syllabus. I have desi= gned our daily class discussions, and exercises with the assumption that you will come to class informed by your prior consideration of assigned reading materials.

Discu= ssion Questions/Quizzes:= Each chapter of the textbook concl= udes with Discussion Questions. It= would be useful to take notes on theses questions as you read the chapter. Selected questions will be used for in-class discussion and/or quizzes. Quizzes may also cover material from in-class activities or articles. You may use your no= tes, but not your book for these quizzes. There will be no makeups for missed quizzes (unless pre-arranged), b= ut your lowest score will be dropped in final grading calculations.=

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Artic= le Reports: Pairs of students will jointly pre= pare and present a brief summary of an article relating to the topics of the class. Prior to presenting, y= ou should submit a copy of the article and your outline or copy of PowerPoint slides.

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Activ= ities:&= nbsp; Each chapter of the textbook concludes with suggested Activities. Over the course of the semester, y= ou will be assigned selected Activities to complete. Your grade will be based on the co= ntent of the submission and completion by the due date. Some questions will require you to network with individuals in the community or your selected NP organization.=

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NP Or= g. Activity Reports:<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> You will be required to submit 2 r= eports that summarize your activities with your selected NP organization. The report should be two pages typ= ed and double-spaced. The first page should provide a summary of your activity and the second page should reflec= t on your experience and include your thoughts, reactions, and ideas.

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Term = Project:

Select a nonprofit organization to work with (NP Org. Activity):
- Job shadow a manager in the organi= zation at least 3 hours.

- Complete 5 hours of voluntary serv= ice with the organization.

-&= nbsp; Attend a board meeting of the organization or a community task force meeting involving the organization (ex. Homeless Task Force).

- Interview stakeholders of the organization, and conduct research to prepare a SWOT analysis   &= nbsp; with recommendations.

This project will consist of an individual written report and class presentation= (15 minutes), which will give you the opportunity to do an in-depth study of the challenges and opportunities facing your selected NP organization. You should be collecting informati= on for this project as you work with the NP organization. Additionally, your research should include interviews of managers, employees, and clients of the NP organization. The project wil= l also involve research of the trends and challenges facing the NP sector. Think broadly and creatively. Make this project a central part o= f your professional portfolio that you will be proud to show to potential employer= s in the future. (More details wil= l be provided in class.)

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Note: Students having special problems t= hat might affect their performance in class should notify the instructor during the f= irst week of school. Possible arrangements can be made to work closely with the Learning Center, a tutor, or special time provided by the instructor.

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GRADING SCALE:            =             &nb= sp; Points        &= nbsp;     Percent
NP Org. = Activity Reports (2@25)     = ;   50=             &nb= sp;     A &n= bsp;      =3D        &= nbsp; 94-100

Activities        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;                &= nbsp;          50               = ;   A-        =3D          = 91-93

Quizzes = (may drop 1 score)     =              50=             &nb= sp;     B+       =3D <= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'>         = 88-90

Term Pro= ject Presentation     &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   50=             &nb= sp;     B        &= nbsp; =3D        &= nbsp; 84-87        &= nbsp;

Term Pro= ject Report      &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;          50=             &nb= sp;     B-        =3D        &= nbsp; 81-83

Class Participation & Article   &nb= sp;            =   25            =       C+       =3D        &= nbsp; 78-80

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   C         = =3D        &= nbsp; 74-77

        &= nbsp;   Total Possible      = ;            &n= bsp;        275        &= nbsp;         C-        =3D        &= nbsp; 71-73

        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;             = D         = =3D        &= nbsp; 61-70

TENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULE:

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Dates         &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   Topics

August            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;            =             &nb= sp;             =

28        &= nbsp;           In= troductions & Course overview

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30        &= nbsp;           No= nprofit (NP) Overview & Article

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September
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1         &= nbsp;            Chapter 1 – Understanding the Nonprofit Sector

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4        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; Labor Day Holiday

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6         &= nbsp;            Chapter 1 – Understanding the Nonprofit Sector

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8             &= nbsp;        Fieldtrip: Meet at United Way 1201 E. 5^th St.= – 2^nd floor United Way Conference room (next door to Falls School of Business)

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11        &= nbsp;           Ch= apter 1 – Understanding the Nonprofit Sector & Quiz # 1

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13        &= nbsp;           In= -class reports on Chapter 1 Activities

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15, 18 &= amp; 20     Chapter 9 – Career Development

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22        &= nbsp;           In= terview Simulation =

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25        &= nbsp;           In= terview Wrap-up & Emotional Intelligence Overview

27 & 29           Chap= ter 3 – Staff, Board & Volunteers

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October

2        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; Chapter 3 – Staff, Board & Volunteers

4        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; NP Organization Activity Day # 1  &n= bsp;

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6        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; Guest Speaker – Roll of Boards

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9        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; Chapter 3 – Staff, Board & Volunteers & Quiz # 2

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11        &= nbsp;           Ch= apter 2 – Leadership

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13&= nbsp;           &nbs= p;       Mid-fall Holiday

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16         &= nbsp;          NP Organization Activity Day # 2

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18        &= nbsp;           Ch= apter 2 – Leadership

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20        &= nbsp;           Ch= apter 2 – Leadership & Quiz # 3

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23        &= nbsp;           Ch= apter 4 – Human Development

NP Org. Activity Report # 1 due

25        &= nbsp;           Ch= apter 4 – Human Development

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27        &= nbsp;           NP Organization Activity Day # 3

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30        &= nbsp;           Ch= apter 5 – Program Development

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1        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; Chapter 5 – Program Development

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3        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; NP Organization Activity Day - # 4

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6        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; Chapter 5 – Program Development & Quiz # 4

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8        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; Chapter 8 – Customer Service

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10        &= nbsp;           Ch= apter 8 – Customer Service

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13        &= nbsp;           Ch= apter 8 – Customer Service & Quiz # 5

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15        &= nbsp;           NP Organization Activity Day - #5

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17        &= nbsp;           NP Org. Activity Report # 2 due & Chapter 8

20        &= nbsp;           Ch= apter 6 – Financial

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22-26        &= nbsp;      Thanksgiving Break

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27        &= nbsp;           Ch= apter 6 – Financial

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29        &= nbsp;           Ch= apter 6 – Financial & Quiz #6

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December

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1        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; Fieldtrip

4        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; NP Organization Activity Day # 6

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6 & = 8        &= nbsp;      Term Project Presentations   &nbs= p;

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12        &= nbsp;           FI= NAL WRAP-UP & TERM PROJECT PRESENTATIONS:&= nbsp; Tuesday, 8:00-9:20 a.m.

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