PLAN-501: Principles of Philanthropic Development

Department
Credits 3.00
Academic Level
Graduate
Instructional Method
Lecture
Explores the history of philanthropy and the role of religious and cultural traditions, as well as structural and regulatory influences of philanthropic and voluntary behavior, in national and global contexts. Analyzes the evolution of the field of fundraising, philanthropy and grant-making. Investigates the impacts that global social, economic and political trends have on volunteerism, philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, and civil society at large. [ 3 credits ]