MPV_NCAP Nonprofit Culture and Practice in the U.S. Context

Faculty of Economics and Administration
Autumn 2021
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Tara Bryan, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Ing. Vladimír Hyánek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. Ing. Vladimír Hyánek, Ph.D.
Department of Public Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Contact Person: Jana Biskupová
Supplier department: Department of Public Economics – Faculty of Economics and Administration
Timetable
Tue 16:00–16:50 P304, except Tue 14. 9., except Tue 2. 11.
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
MPV_NCAP/01: Tue 17:00–17:50 P304, except Tue 14. 9., except Tue 2. 11., T. Bryan, V. Hyánek
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 25 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/25, only registered: 0/25, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/25
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Course Description: This course introduces students to the field of nonprofit studies and examines the governance and management of nonprofit organizations in the U.S. context. The purpose of the course is twofold: 1. To teach students various aspects, functions, history and theories of the nonprofit sector in the U.S., 2.To provide current and future nonprofit managers and leaders with a broad overview of a range of nonprofit management concerns and practices.
Learning outcomes
Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, students will demonstrate the ability to apply course concepts in the following areas: • Understand the role nonprofit organizations play in American society • Understand major issues and concerns that shaped the U.S. nonprofit sector and currently influence the field • Understand the governance structure of U.S. nonprofit organizations and the complexities associated with leading and managing within this structure • Knowledge of a broad set of nonprofit management methods and practices • Understand U.S. laws and standards applicable to nonprofit organizational management • Increase awareness of nonprofit sector values • Engage in critical thinking about issues, methods and practices associated with nonprofit management.
Syllabus
  • Topics to Include: • The Historical Context of Nonprofit Organizations in the U.S. • The Legal Context of Nonprofit Organizations in the U.S. • The Philanthropic Landscape • Government-Nonprofit Relations • Collaboration • Board Governance & Leadership • Ethics • Advocacy • Fund Development • Social Entrepreneurship • Volunteer Management • Evaluation and Outcome Measurement
Assessment methods
Final examination: Combination of written and oral.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
Information on course enrolment limitations: We prefer MA students, but we also accept BA students with strong motivations.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2023.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2021, recent)
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