Participation (15%: 300 points)
Discussion Posts (4):
Each student will self-select a current event article on a non-profit local or international organization. Write a Discussion post, initiating a discussion, with your commentary on the design or management challenges and how to address them, as well as the implications to the international organization, its clients and/or partners. Indicate how the course readings have informed your perspective and what you might do differently. As a class, we will apply the concepts explored in the Discussion postings and discuss them in our class meetings. Participation is always determined by quality, not quantity of interaction.
Cite your work (APA 7th edition). Respond to at least two other posts prior to the following class. Be prepared to discuss in class.
Discussions: Each week, students must post in Discussions using an article on a non-profit organization as the basis for commentary on the design or management challenges and how to address them. Each original post can earn up to 50 pts each while each reply can earn up to 20 pts each.
Formative Discussion Due Dates: Revised
Discussion Post 1 Original Post due by week 1
Two replies due within 5 days of original post
Discussion Post 2: Original Post due by week 3
Two replies due within 5 days of original post
Discussion Post 3: Original Post due week 5
Two replies due within 5 days of original post
Discussion Post 4: Original Post due week 7
Two replies due within 5 days of original post
Participation also includes the following collaborative activities: Padlet, Perusal Annotation, Digital Sticky notes, Collaborative Peer Review Options.
Video Quiz Submissions (10%: total 40 points)
There are (4) videos which have video quiz submissions, each worth 10 points. You will be able to continue viewing the video after submitting your answers.
Individual Case #1 (20%: 200 points)
Each student will choose one case study from the above list to analyze. Read and examine your selected case thoroughly. Identify 3-5 key challenges, analyze the root cause, impact, and responsibility. Use course readings, discussions, outside research, and your experience to uncover possible solutions or recommend any changes. Select the best solution and make a recommendation.
Your analysis should be 3-5 pages with reference (APA, 7th edition) to all materials used in your analysis. Remember to indicate if you used artificial intelligence.
Upon completing your analysis, prepare a slide presentation and present it in class. Submit both your analysis and slide presentation through LMS.
Team Project Case #2 (20%: 200 points)
Each team will consist of three to four students. This project will be designed to stress the course learning objectives including the key elements of non-profit design and management of an international organization. Utilizing the assigned texts as a starting point, produce a thoughtful analysis with your group to come up with a collective 5 to 7-page paper addressing current challenges in designing and managing non-profits organizations. The assignment is to challenge you with the main thesis: How do design and management choices impact the success or failure of operations in a non-profit organization? Leverage specific metrics, data points and policy implications to buttress your case. Choose a minimum of two (2) concepts or theories from the course to develop your argument and recommend a solution. Use empirical examples to support your theoretical perspective. Cite your resources in APA 7th edition format.
Please upload your completed project to the Assignments section in the LMS.
Each team will deliver the presentation of their paper to the class via slides. You have the submission options to upload a document, slides, video, or provide links. (180 points)
Peer Review Submission may also be submitted via document upload, slides, video, or provide links. (20 points)
Quiz (15%: 20 points)
20-question timed quiz.
Capstone Project (20%: 200 points)
Nonprofit Proposal will be a scaffolded effort, in which we will achieve periodic learning benchmarks throughout the duration of the course.
Write your mission statement (10 points)
Create your proposal outline (40 points)
Submit the rough draft of your proposal outline for feedback. (50 points)
Submit your finalized nonprofit proposal. (100 points)
The capstone project for the Nonprofit Management course requires students to design a comprehensive strategic plan for a nonprofit organization of their choice. Applying key organizational theories and principles of nonprofit management to a real-world nonprofit organization, the plan will address key aspects such as organizational structure, fundraising strategies and revenue generation, and program evaluation. Students will integrate concepts from course readings and case studies to develop sustainable solutions that promote the nonprofit's mission and goals. The project will include both a written plan and a presentation to a panel of peers and faculty. The final submission will demonstrate the students' ability to apply nonprofit management theories to real-world challenges. This plan will be used to pitch your organization for capital investment from sponsorship at our campus event, called Case Competitions in which your organization will be eligible for capital investment.
The Capstone project will be the cumulative culmination of all you have learned in this course and developed as a business proposal for your nonprofit organization.
Learners must submit a brief proposal of the desired project (one project per student). The proposal should be saved under Your
Agency’s Name Capstone Project Proposal and include:
The organization's background, mission, vision, and values
An overview of the project
Goals, timeline, and metrics for the project
Expected outcomes
The benefit to the public and the organization
Case Competition
Participation in the Case Competition: If selected, your business will move forward into the annual Case Competition event. The case competition is an opportunity for MBA and other Advanced Professional Degrees Students students to engage with real-world problems and provide impactful solutions that showcase critical analytical and problem-solving skills within a short period of time. The case competition is a fantastic opportunity to build analytical skills and gain experience for your resume for future job applications.
The competition will take place virtually and be judged by leaders at some of the world’s top corporate employers. There will be two rounds of competition, with the top five selected teams invited to a final round where they will present to judges on a Zoom call to determine the winner. Prizes include marketing support for your business and cash prizes toward building toward your start-up business capital to fund your business long-term growth.
Grading
For a student’s success in this course, s/he must complete class assignments including reading the required text, articles, and cases and be prepared to discuss thoroughly in class. Additionally, students must prepare individually in written format two (2) cases to be discussed subsequently in class, three (3) Discussion posts and participate in the development of a Team Project that will be presented in class. Required/suggested case and Team Project formats for written and oral submission will be presented and discussed during class.
