Nonprofit Organizations (SOWK 713). Nonprofit organizations provide basic human services, help to improve conditions in distressed communities, and serve as a means to enhance and expand the public discourse on social issues throughout the United States and abroad. This course examines the history, growth, and evolution of the nonprofit sector and explores some of the critical management, leadership, and institutional development issues that are key to running an effective nonprofit organization.
Tom started teaching this graduate-level online class for Loyola’s Graduate School of Social Work in the Fall of 2010. He taught in the Fall of 2011 and will continue to offer it into 2012.
The final project for the students in this class will be to design and build their community service nonprofit organization from scratch.
“I learned A LOT!!!!!! I truly enjoyed this class – it has helped me tremendously.” – Student from Fall 20111.
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Here are resources for starting and operating your own nonprofit organization.
Lawyers for the Creative Arts – Great low-cost workshops on incorporating a nonprofit organization in Illinois.
Donors Forum of Chicago – Essential resource for learning about and researching fund raising information. This is a link to a 2008 publication, “Illinois Nonprofit Principles and Best Practices.”
The Illinois Attorney General’s web site has a set of basic resources on starting and filing paperwork for nonprofit organizations.
“Nonprofit Kit for Dummies” – 3rd edition – has chapters on all aspects of starting and maintaining a nonprofit plus a handy CD with dozens of forms and sample budgets.
The Independent Sector – America’s national service organization and advocate for nonprofits – a treasure trove of resources, research, reports and connections.
“Philanthropy in America” – a very good overview from CQ Researcher from 2006.
