URBS 412 - Building Non-Profits from the Ground Up

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Distribution Course in Society. Class of 2009 & prior only. Guard, Gehrig. This course, taught by The Philadelphia Award winner (2005), will cover the basic elements of building and growing a non-profit organization, including the development of the mission and the board; needs assessment, program design, development, and management; financial management, contract compliance and understanding an audit; fundraising, public, foundation, corporate, and individual; communication and marketing; organizational administration including staff and volunteer selection, management and development; public policy, research and advocacy. Students will engage in field assignments and role play, in addition to research and writing.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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