Programs

Course Details

Course Code:  ECED 201

Credits:  3

Calendar Description:
This course explores the business and human resource issues involved in working with and operating a non-profit and/or volunteer organization. The course examines the relationship of the non-profit sector to board governance, strategic planning, financial management, human resources management, fundraising, marketing and public relations. Particular emphasis is placed on management and evaluation of the non-profit/volunteer organization.

Date First Offered:  2010-01-01

Hours:

• Total Hours: 45
• Lecture Hours: 45

Total Weeks:  15

This course is offered online:  Yes

Interaction Hours:  45

Pre-Requisites:  NONE

Non-Course Pre-Requisites:  NONE

Co-Requisites:  NONE

Rearticulation Submission:  No

Course Content:

• Module 1: Non-Profits: The Purveyors of Common Decency
• Module 2: Board Governance: The First Steps in Non-Profit Management
• Module 3: Strategic Management for Non-Profits: Management for the Better
• Module 4: Financial Management in the Non-Profit Sector
• Module 5: Strategic Management of Human Resources: People are the Best Resource
• Module 6: Fundraising and Resource Development
• Module 7: Marketing and Public Relations: Putting Your Best Foot Forward
• Module 8: Program Evaluation for the Non-Profit Sector: Measuring Up to the Challenge.
• Module 9: Leading and Managing in the Non-Profit Sector
• Module 10: Volunteer Management: Treating Your Volunteers as a Valuable Resource

Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Identify the size and scope of the non-profit sector in Canada
• Explain the role that non=profits play in supporting Canadians in their daily life
• Identify where the non-profit agency you are affiliated with fits in the Canadian non-profit landscape
• Recognize the relevant sets of laws governing non-profits in Canada
• Identify the common structures pertaining to board governance
• List the roles and responsibilities of officers of the Board
• Distinguish between the roles and responsibilities of staff of the non-profit organization versus Board Members
• Identify issues pertinent to non-profits including liability, conflict of interest, reporting responsibilities and conflict management
• Discuss the importance of strategic planning
• Explain how an environmental scan can position the non-profit organization for success
• Outline the steps in a strategic planning process
• Justify best practices for getting the plan implemented
• Describe a financial statement and explain its purpose
• Outline the need for due diligence by Directors
• Discuss the basics of liability insurance for Directors
• Identify the need for accountability from the perspective of funders
• Identify ethical issues in financial management
• Assess the importance of human resources planning
• List the key elements of a job description
• Outline employee performance management guidelines
• Describe employment standards and laws for governing the employer-employee relationship
• List types of fundraising
• Describe the importance of planning of long and short term fundraising approaches
• Identify current issues in Canada for fundraisers
• List ethical and legal issues in fundraising
• Identify the components of a communication plan
• Label the components of a successful media strategy
• Recognize the range of communications tools available and how to match them with communication objectives and target audience
• Identify the key components of program evaluation
• Identify evaluation practices and perspectives in Canada's non-profit sector
• List barriers and challenges to successful program evaluation
• Describe the unique challenges of leading in the non-profit sector
• Discuss leadership qualities and why they are important
• Identify leadership attributes of self and how to expand those qualities of leadership
• Illustrate the impact of building leadership opportunities throughout the organization
• Demonstrate appreciation and recognition of volunteers
• Identify, through the use of job descriptions, the appropriate roles for volunteers
• Discuss recruitment techniques
• Explain the importance of supervising volunteer and dealing with difficult issues

Attitudes:
Ability to positively respond to critiques and suggestions meant to develop growth.

Skills:

• Think critically
• Think creatively
• Communicate clearly – orally and in writing
• Listen actively
• Analyze situations
• Use assessment tools
• Synthesize information
• Identify barriers to communication
• Choose and apply appropriate strategies
• Work on a team
• Access community resources
• Make ethical decisions

Technologies:
Computer and appropriate programs

Grading System:  Letters

Passing Grade:  C (60%)

Grading Weight:

• Assignments: 90 %
• Participation: 10 %

Number of Assignments:  4

Nature of Participation:

• Weekly online class and small group discussions.

Writing Assignments:

• Small Group Discussion Board assignment - worth 10%;
• Financial Grid assignment - worth 25%;
• Fundraising Case Plan (small group assignment) - worth 20%;
• Leadership in Practice assignment - worth 35%

Percentage of Individual Work:  70

Percentage of Group Work:  30

Other Pertinent Information:
Ministry of Children and Family Development ECE Registry Competencies

• A-4 (systems),
• B-1,3,4, 5 (Communicate effectively; Observe, document, assess, plan, implement and evaluate; Build relationships; Reflect on and improve personal and professional practice.)
• C-1, 2 (Community; regulatory framework.)
• 6 (a) - Plan and implement personal and professional development
• 6 (b) - Plan and implement personal and professional development of others
• 7 (a) - Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for all aspects of service administration and management
• 7 (d) - Contribute to monitoring and evaluating all aspects of service to maximize effectiveness

Course Offered in Other Programs:  Yes

Other Programs:

• Business Management Certificate/Diploma

Additional Comments:

• Students must complete all assignments and must participate in online discussions weekly in order to pass.
• Late assignment submissions without prior approval from instructor will incur a 10% deduction.
• Any assignment received over three weeks past the due date without prior arrangements made with the instructor, will be marked at 50%.

• Note: Students must have regular access to a computer and the Internet; basic computer skills including preparing, saving & retrieving word processing documents; finding and printing information from the Internet, and how to send and receive emails with attachments are needed in order to complete this course.