MNM 8040 - Governance of Nonprofit Organizations

Good governance is the hallmark of high-performing, high community impact nonprofit organization. This course will focus on examining broad questions of accountability as well as models of governance systems and typical problems between boards and management. Students will be introduced to the governance process in nonprofit organizations, including the composition, roles, responsibilities and purposes of governing boards; the relationship between boards and staff; and the role of governing boards in planning the issue of governance.

Credits: 4