Course Description:
The course will explore key issues such as: feminist theories and practices, non-profit organizational structures, norms and leadership, resource development and mobilization, all through a gender-sensitive lens. Through theoretical frameworks, case studies, stories, and the lived experiences of feminist organizations from Israel and around the world.
Mondays, 15:00 – 16:30
2 credits
Grade composition:
10% Attendance and active participation in class discussions
30% one short written response or one oral presentation in class
60% Final paper
The course will explore key issues such as: feminist theories and practices, non-profit organizational structures, norms and leadership, resource development and mobilization, all through a gender-sensitive lens. Through theoretical frameworks, case studies, stories, and the lived experiences of feminist organizations from Israel and around the world.
Mondays, 15:00 – 16:30
2 credits
Grade composition:
10% Attendance and active participation in class discussions
30% one short written response or one oral presentation in class
60% Final paper
- Teacher: Hamutal Gouri
This course is intended for graduate students pursuing professional careers in nonprofit organizational settings – settings which will inevitably feature boards of directors. The role of a nonprofit board of directors is multi-faceted. Among its many functions are: defining the mission of the organization; identifying the needs of the organization and of its many stakeholders; crafting the concrete objectives towards achieving the organizational mission; determining the overarching policy and direction of the organization; serving as the primary link between the organization and the external environment; mobilizing critical resources and public support; managing/supervising the organization's professional staff and more. How a nonprofit board functions will have far-reaching implications for the performance of the organization in achieving its objectives.
The course will examine the theoretical and conceptual aspects of nonprofit boards as well as the larger issue of organizational governance. Also explored will be the practical dimensions of the nonprofit board such as: recruitment, selection and retention (as well as dismissal) of board members; legal issues, budget and finances, ethics, accountability, and resource development. Through structured readings, class discussion, written assignments and select guest speakers, the complexity and significance of nonprofit boards will be examined, affording a greater understanding of this critical dimension of 3rd Sector activity.
The course will examine the theoretical and conceptual aspects of nonprofit boards as well as the larger issue of organizational governance. Also explored will be the practical dimensions of the nonprofit board such as: recruitment, selection and retention (as well as dismissal) of board members; legal issues, budget and finances, ethics, accountability, and resource development. Through structured readings, class discussion, written assignments and select guest speakers, the complexity and significance of nonprofit boards will be examined, affording a greater understanding of this critical dimension of 3rd Sector activity.
- Teacher: Raviv Schwartz