Courses

NFPM 6000 Development and Fundraising for Not-for-Profit Organizations
provides an in-depth study of various fundraising concepts, strategies, and principles. Upon completion, students will be fully prepared to undertake positions of responsibility in the fund development field, such as annual giving, capital campaigns, planned giving, or major gifts.

Fall 2012 and Winter 2013

September 14 - April 5
24 Weeks, 9:00 - 12:00
Citi Plaza, $1100.00

NFPM 6002 Writing for the Not-for-Profit Sector
introduces students to the foundational communication tools and strategies that non-profit organizations use to carry out their mandates. Students will learn how to create communication tools and strategies that incorporate core values and align with the organization’s capacity and plans for growth.

Fall 2012

September 11 -December 4
12 Weeks, 5:00 - 8:00, plus Mon. Sept.24
Citi Plaza, $550.00

NFPM 6003 Strategic Planning in Not-for-Profit Organizations
will take students through the strategic planning process, including: planning to plan; identifying the context in which the strategic plan will be implemented and the potential implications of this context for the plan; developing mission and vision statements and values; articulating priority areas, goals and performance measures; implementing the strategic plan; and, methods to monitor and report on the achievement of the strategic plan.

Winter 2013

January 10 - April 4
12 Weeks, 4:00-7:00
Citi Plaza, $550.00

NFPM 6004 Public Policy and the Not-for-Profit Context
will look at public policy and its impact on the non-profit organization. Students will learn what public policy is, how it is developed and how it can be influenced. Current public policy initiatives will be highlighted to detail the relationship between public policy and non-profits.

Fall 2012

September 12 - December 5
12 Weeks, 9:00 - 12:00
Citi Plaza, $550.00

NFPM 6005 Technology in the Not-for-Profit Sector
provides students with an overview of the various aspects of technology within a not-for-profit organization including online presence, internal security protocol, database management, privacy issues, and social media. Students will learn to identify, interpret, analyze and integrate appropriate technology in a variety of scenarios within not-for-profit organizations including charitable foundations and non-governmental organizations. Throughout the course, topics will be assessed for both small and large organizations.

Fall 2012

September 10 - December 7
12 Weeks, Online OWL
$550.00

NFPM 6006: Volunteer Management (formerly NFPM 6001)
This course will explore the roles of volunteers and their managers in not-for-profit organizations. Topics
will include planning, recruitment, selection, orientation, training, supervision and assessment. Careful
attention will be paid to legal and ethical considerations, and the relationship between staff and
volunteers.

Winter 2013

January 8 - April 2
12 Weeks, 11:00-2:00
Citi Plaza, $550.00

NFPM 6011 Finance for Not-for-Profit Organizations
examines financial statement preparation and analysis, long-term financial management, budget preparation and management and cash flow management in Canadian not-for-profit organizations.

Winter 2013

January 10 - April 4
12 Weeks, 1:00 4:00
Citi Plaza, $550.00

NFPM 6012 Marketing and PR for Not-for-Profit Organizations
introduces the fundamental principles of marketing and public relations. Using case studies, group work and oral presentations, students will apply those principles to real-life situations in both the private and not-for-profit sectors. Emphasis is placed on measuring, analyzing and communicating results.

Winter 2013

January 9 - April 3
12 Weeks, 5:00 - 8:00
Citi Plaza, $550.00

NFPM 6013 Boards and Governance
explores the complex set of relationships between the organization, board of directors, management, and diverse stakeholders. Students will learn about the roles, responsibilities and management of boards of directors and governance issues in non-profit organizations with a focus on community services organizations.

Fall 2012

September 12 - December 5
12 Weeks, 1:00 - 4:00
Citi Plaza, $550.00

NFPM 6014 Foundations of Leadership Development
provides an overview of the foundational concepts and characteristics necessary for successful leadership in the context of the not-for-profit sector. This course is designed to be interactive, and experiential, with many opportunities for personal introspection, identification of personal leadership styles, as well as examination of theoretical concepts, and required competencies, practices, commitments and various views of leadership.

Fall 2012

September 10 - December 3
12 Weeks, 6:30 - 9:30
Citi Plaza, $ 550.00

NFPM 6016 Event Management
explores the creation, management, and execution of events for not-for-profit organizations. Combining theoretical frameworks with practical application, students will develop varied skills including event budgeting, promotion, teamwork, and evaluation.

Winter 2013

January 7 - April 1
12 Weeks, 4:30 - 7:30
Citi Plaza, $ 550.00

*Please note: Course offerings are subject to change based on industry demands and trends.