U4U Non Profit CP1

Non Profit Management CP1 Mrs. Connie Ring cring@moeller.org

Course Syllabus

Overview of the course: Non Profit Management offers students first-hand, resume building experience in the business world through passionate work with non-profit organizations. The course is essentially a 9month internship for Unified for UNIFAT. This internship is designed to give students handson experience managing an existing 501(c)(3) organization. Students will first learn the jobs and responsibilities essential to running a successful non-profit organization, and then directly apply their knowledge as they become the working force behind an actual non-profit organization, namely Moeller’s in house student run organization called Unified for UNIFAT. Students will learn about and have a chance to experience any or all of the following positions during their internship: Uganda and Stateside Communications, Event Planning, Budgeting and Finances, Art Department, Grant Writing, Merchandise and Inventory, Advertising and Marketing, and Chapter Support.

Materials: Your Computer Flash Drive or external hard drive Transportation

Grading Below is a list of responsibilities that intern can expect to have throughout the school year and how those responsibilities are graded. Their grades, however, are not limited to this list.

Knowledge base – During at least half of 1st quarter, students will learn about U4U both on the ground in Uganda as well as here in the States. They will be tests over their knowledge. Nothing less than a 90% will be accepted on this assessment.

Preparedness -- Mostly as it pertains to presentations to the community, chairing committees, holding meetings, planning city-wide events, etc.

Deadlines – As this is an internship, all deadlines are strictly enforced. There is no such thing as a late grade. Either the task is completed on time or it is not.

Presentations – throughout the year, intern will be presenting U4U information to both existing chapters as well as schools/churches/organization that are considering involvement with our organization. Interns will create and present at speaking engagements throughout the city at various times and in front of various audiences (from elementary age children to adults).

Communication skills – interns will be assigned to existing chapters to provide support and updates. Communication with these chapters must be on a regular basis and complete with all pertinent information at all times.

Misc. Writings – Students will learn how to write everything from thank you cards to grants. Grades will be given based on their learning process through the course of revisions.

Merchandise Sales and Inventory – U4U sells merchandise brought over from Uganda as a way to provide funding for our mentor program at UNIFAT School. Interns must keep accurate inventory, sell merchandise at a variety of venues throughout the school year, keep accurate records of sales and count profits accurately. They will also make a sales report at the end of the school year summarizing our profits, revenues, and costs.

Budgets – During city wide event planning, interns will create for their respective committees. They are graded on both their research for best prices, the presentation of the completed budget with explanations and reasoning for certain line items, and their ability to adhere to their approved budgets.

Moeller Chapter Treasurer – this is a job for two interns only. This is the only job that is not shared amongst the other intern. At the beginning of the school year, these two are chosen to learn the process of account receivable and accounts payable for Moeller’s U4U chapter. Grades are based on accuracy.

Soliciting Donations and Forming Business Partnerships – Interns will learn how to approach local business to solicit donations and form partnerships throughout the school year. Grades are based on the learning process and not necessarily on the end result product.

Keeping a planner – Interns will learn the Franklin Covey technique for creating a weekly to-do list and adhering to it throughout the week. The planner is graded at the end of each week.

Attendance Our class time is similar to a meeting at a company. All training occurs during this time as well as reporting on work completed and other communications. He course is offered during A4 (at the end of A-Day) so that interns can leave early when necessary to attend chapter meetings at other schools, make meetings with local businesses to solicit donations and make partnerships, and purchase items from their budget for event planning. Thus each intern must have access to their own transportation.

The Most Important Things The most important aspect of your success in this class is your attitude and respect level.

As a Marianist school, is it of utmost important that everyone here shows a high level of respect and consideration for all others, regardless of our differences. We are a family here at Moeller, and that family spirit starts with all of us.

Contacting me Feel free to contact me via email: cring@moeller.org I am more than happy to spend time with you during M-Block. I am in room 225. Please try to schedule an appointment with me ahead of time so that I can clear my schedule for you.