Nonprofit-Related Courses for Summer 2008

Summer term begins the week of June 23 and ends the week of August 15. The course schedule is subject to change. It was last updated 6/20/08.

"Fundamentals of Fundraising" a fully online (3 credit) course with Kevin Matheny. PA510 Sec 526, CRN 82864; PA 410 Sec W14, CRN 82844; and PA099 Sec W13, CRN 82843. This course provides the learner with the basic theories, principles, and techniques for fund development.

"Grantwriting" a face-to-face weekend intensive (3 credit) course with Michael Wells meeting 6:00 to 9pm on these three Fridays plus 9:00am to 5:00pm on these three Saturdays - June 27-28, July 18-19 and August 15-16. PA525 Sec MKW, CRN 81497; PA 410 Sec MKW, CRN 81482. This course enables students to understand the grant acquisition process and acquire the skill necessary to write successful grant applications to private and governmental sources.

"Living Service & Volunteer Leadership" a partially or fully* online (2 credit) course with Claudia Moorad. PA510 Sec VTM, CRN 83125; PA 410 Sec VTM, CRN 83124. This one-of-a-kind experience develops your voluntary & community building leadership skills in 2 class sessions (3 to 9pm on July 11 and August 8 - or fully online) which frame a coordinated field service experience of your choice. *NOTE: If you prefer, the classroom portion of the course may be done entirely online.

"Managing New, Small, and/or Grassroots Nonprofits" a fully online (3 credit) course with Linda Golaszewski. PA510 SecW18, CRN 82842; PA 410 Sec W17, CRN 82841; and PA099 Sec W16, CRN 82840. You have passion for your mission. But your knowledge of the ins and outs of running a nonprofit could use some fine tuning. Come learn, reflect, and act on how to develop and manage a small or new nonprofit. Whether your organization is still a dream or you're running a well-established but very grassroots group, this course will get you thinking about strengthening your effectiveness. If you are starting a nonprofit, this course is for you.

NOTES

1. These Nonprofit-Related Courses may be taken for Graduate Academic Credit or as part of our Nonprofit Management Certificate Program. Some may be taken for Undergraduate Academic Credit. They may be taken for Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

2. If you would like help registering for an online course, please contact karinena@pdx.edu, 503.725.4822.

3. For more information on our nonprofit-related educational programs (including, for example, the Master of Public Administration with a Nonprofit Specialization and Certificates in Nonprofit Management, Nonprofit Development, or Volunteer Management) or to be added to our listserv for info on jobs, courses, and such, please contact the Institute for Nonprofit Management (INPM). E-mail: INPM@pdx.edu, Phone: 503.725.8221

4. For an application packet for the MPA Nonprofit Specialization program, phone: 503.725.3920.

Nonprofit-Related Courses for Fall 2008

(Fall term begins the week of September 29, finals week ends December 13, 2008.

The course schedule is subject to change. It was last updated 6/20/08)

“Advocacy and Political Participation by Nonprofit Organizations” (PA410 Sec 3 CRN 15554 & PA510 Sec 3 CRN 15553) with Barbara Dudley, 4:00PM to 6:30PM on Thursdays

“Fundamentals of Fundraising” (PA410 Sec FFR CRN 12801& PA526 Sec 1 CRN 12825) with Kevin Matheny, 6:40 to 9:20PM on Tuesdays

“Governance of Nonprofit Organizations” (formerly “Managing Nonprofit Boards of Directors”) (PA410 Sec 4 CRN 15557 & PA522 Sec 1CRN 12822) with Linda Golaszewski, 4:00PM to 6:30PM on Wednesdays

“Grantwriting” (PA 410 Sec MKW CRN 12802 & PA 525 Sec 1 CRN 12824) with Michael Wells, a three-weekend intensive ( 6 to 9 pm on Fridays Sept. 26, Oct 24, Nov 21, PLUS 9:00 AM to 5:00PM on Saturdays Sept. 27, Oct 25, Nov 22)

“Introduction to Nonprofit Management” (PA 410 Sec 2 CRN 12800 & PA520 CRN 12821) with Dennis Morrow, 4:00PM to 6:30PM on Tuesdays

“Oaxaca Field Study” PA529 Sec 1 CRN 12827 (3 credits) & PA529 Sec 2 CRN 12826 (6 credits) with Jack Corbett, tba

NOTES

1. These Nonprofit-Related Courses may be taken for Graduate Academic Credit or as part of our Nonprofit Management Certificate Program. Some may be taken for Undergraduate Academic Credit. They may be taken for Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

2. If you would like help registering for an online course, please contact karinena@pdx.edu, 503.725.4822.

3. For more information on our nonprofit-related educational programs (including, for example, the Master of Public Administration with a Nonprofit Specialization and Certificates in Nonprofit Management, Nonprofit Development, or Volunteer Management) or to be added to our listserv for info on jobs, courses, and such, please contact the Institute for Nonprofit Management (INPM). E-mail: INPM@pdx.edu, Phone: 503.725.8221

4. For an application packet for the MPA Nonprofit Specialization program, phone: 503.725.3920.