NONPROFIT GOVERNANCE & BOARD MEMBERSHIP

CSCS 742

Part one of a two part course sequence. Develop a commitment to community and civic engagement through volunteer leadership of nonprofit organizations in Madison/Dane County. Serve on the boards of nonprofits (in a non-voting capacity) and complete an independent governance project.

CSCS 460

Provides opportunities for learning about some of the "nuts and bolts" of nonprofit organizations. Through studying high- impact organizations, interacting with local experts, and through an independent investigation of the work of a local nonprofit organization, develop uniquely tailored understandings and skills for nonprofit leadership.

MHR 321

Learn how to create a socially-engaged businesses and how to use entrepreneurial approaches to non-profit ventures. Activities include developing mission statements, assessing social impact, seeking funding from varied sources. Guest lecturers, cases, role playing. Grounded in management theory.

GENBUS 714

Explore the roles and responsibilities of Management and Directors in protecting the interests of Shareholders and other Stakeholders. Topics include: the history of Corporate Governance, Board of Directors responsibilities, Corporate Governance nuances outside of the U.S., and current trends in Corporate Governance. Analyze how an entity's Corporate Governance environment can either prevent or permit failures and have a direct impact on the success of an organization.

CSCS 743

Part two of a two part course sequence. Continued development of a commitment to community and civic engagement through volunteer leadership of nonprofit organizations in Madison/Dane County. Continued service on the boards of nonprofits (in a non-voting capacity) and completion of an independent governance project.