ENS214 Nongovernmental Nonprofit Organisations

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2014
Extent and Intensity
1/1. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Mgr. Michal Veselý (lecturer)
doc. PhDr. Jan Činčera, Ph.D. (assistant)
Guaranteed by
doc. Mgr. Bohuslav Binka, Ph.D.
Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Bc. Petra Burišková
Supplier department: Department of Environmental Studies – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Tue 9:45–11:15 P24
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/20, only registered: 0/20, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
At the end of the course students should be able to:
- identify basic information on non-governemental organisations, their importance and position;
- describe their position in the Czech society and legal system;
- analyse prerequisites of their successful functionining.
Syllabus
  • 1)Expectations from the course and each other. Structured presentation: I and non-profit organizations. The benefits and obligations arising from the course.
  • 2)Non-profit organizations in the community. Advantages and disadvantages of solutions to social, health, environmental and social needs through other companies, benefit cooperation or non-profit organizations. Different models in different countries.
  • 3)New legislation defining the legal status of NGOs in the country. The amendment to the Civil Code and the Law on Associations of Citizens, Law on Foundations Law on Public Benefit Corporations.
  • 4)Benefits for NGOs and others. Company or non-profit organization? Public benefit status in Europe. Tax benefits for NGOs in the Czech Republic and tax incentives for donors in selected EU Member States.
  • 5)Associations Association in the Civil Code. The establishment of an association. The practical operation of selected communities. The transformation of a civic association to communities.
  • 6)Foundation Endowment funds. Why, when and how to establish a foundation or endowment fund. Foundation vs. Public Service Company - the current and future legislation. The functioning of the Nadace Partnerství - Funding and financial management of the Foundation.
  • 7)Foundations in practice Practical functioning of a Foundation. Example Nadace Partnerství. Examples of other large foundations in the country. Examples from abroad. Role of the Board, grant commissions role in assessing projects.
  • 8)Community service The provision of community service through charitable society, social enterprise, or otherwise?
  • 9)How to build a dood business plan and not go bankrupt. Business plan of the company x non-profit organistion.
  • 10)Management Management of nonprofit organizations. Financial, human resources, project. Hierarchical vs. project structure. The distribution of powers and responsibilities.
  • 11)Marketing and fundraising Fundraising vs. / and marketing. Practice Nadace Partnerství and Partnership o.p.s. Examples of strategies of other NGOs in the Czech Republic and abroad. Individual fundraising: fundraising events, direct mail, public collection. Major Donors campaign. Corporate fundraising. Code of Ethics: social responsibility.
  • 12)Communication with the public, donors, sponsors, investors and clients PR NGO and its specifics. PR and marketing. Brand and products. Media communication. Social Media. Use of CRM
Literature
    required literature
  • ŠEDIVÝ, Marek and Olga MEDLÍKOVÁ. Úspěšná nezisková organizace. 2., aktualiz. a dopl. vyd. Praga: Grada Publishing, 2011, 154 s. ISBN 9788024740416. info
  • HYÁNEK, Vladimír. Neziskové organizace: teorie a mýty. (Nonprofit Organizations: Theories and Myths). 1st ed. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2011, 132 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-5651-0. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.5817/CZ.MUNI.M210-5651-2011. info
    recommended literature
  • Johanisová, N. 2014. Ekologická ekonomie. Vybrané kapitoly. Brno: MuniPress.
  • Machálek, P. et al. 2014. Dotační politiky EU. Jak napsat dobrou projektovou žádost. Brno: MuniPress.
  • RONOVSKÁ, Kateřina. Nové české nadační právo v evropském srovnání (New Czech Law on Foundations in a Comparative European Perspective). 1. vyd. Praha: Wolters Kluwer, 2012, 348 pp. Právní monografie. ISBN 978-80-7357-971-5. info
  • ZÁHUMENSKÁ, Vendula. Právo pro environmentální podnikání I. 1. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2011, 235 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-5460-8. info
  • REKTOŘÍK, Jaroslav. Organizace neziskového sektoru. Základy ekonomiky, teorie a řízení. (Nonprofit Organizations). 1. vydání. Praha: Ekopress, 2001, 177 pp. ISBN 80-86119-41-6. info
  • DRUCKER, Peter F. Řízení neziskových organizací :praxe a principy. Translated by Ivan Bureš. 1. vyd. Praha: Management Press, 1994, 184 s. ISBN 80-85603-38-1. info
Teaching methods
A combination of lectures, class discussions and presentation of student`s projects (in groups).
Assessment methods
To pass students are expected to be active in seminars, to present and defend a project and to write two essays. The final examination is in writing. The exact conditions of the point evaluation for the test and essays are published in the section “Study materials”.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught last offered.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013.
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