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Philanthropic Foundations | O’Neill, Michael | 2013 This is a foundation course, examining the origins and societal role of private nonprofit organizations, including their historical, social, political, economic, cultural, and ideological importance in the U.S. and beyond. Current trends in the nonprofit sector and projections for the future are analyzed.…

Philanthropic Foundations, Social Sector | Grant, Peter | 2011 This course aims to: Develop a clear understanding of the principles and practices of funding Explore the importance of all aspects of the management of funding Develop skills in problem solving, risk assessment and probity of applications Explore ethical frameworks within…

Civil Society, Social Sector | Alaimo, Salvatore | 2011 Nonprofit organizations are often credited with their capacity to build networks of interpersonal trust and reciprocity; are perceived as relatively autonomous from political parties; and considered less bureaucratic and more innovative, cost-effective, and flexible. These perceptions are within the context of…

Social Sector | Stanford University | Powell, Walter W. | 2011 The aim of the course is to offer greater insight into how nonprofit, private and public organizations differ in terms of their goals and capabilities. Primary attention is directed to the role of nonprofit organizations and their distinctive missions…

Philanthropic Foundations | Cubeta, Phil | 2010 Focuses on what nonprofits call “planned giving.” The course is designed to help board leaders, advisors and nonprofits collaborate to create, count, and steward significant gifts. Syllabus File:  Cubeta 3 CAP 2010.pdf

Philanthropic Foundations | Cubeta, Phil | 2010 Focuses on the tools and techniques of charitable planning in a financial, tax, and legal context. Syllabus File:  Cubeta 3 CAP 2010.pdf

Philanthropic Foundations | Cubeta, Phil | 2010 Focuses on how clients and donors can use financial planning, estate planning, and gift planning to advance their personal financial goals while also having a positive impact on their heirs and on their community. Syllabus File:  Cubeta 3 CAP 2010.pdf

Nonprofit Sector, Philanthropic Foundations | Boyd, Willard L., Koontz, Richard F., Sidel, Mark | 2010 This seminar will focus on selected issues in law and policy relating to philanthropic and nonprofit institutions. Areas of focus may include the creation of nonprofit entities; the role, nature and history of such institutions;…

Nonprofit Sector, Philanthropic Foundations, Social Sector | Duke University | Fleishman, Joel L. | 2011 The scope of this seminar is as broad as the idea of the voluntary society itself, with particular attention to the American version thereof. The central question to be addressed is the extent to which,…