The course covers many of the subjects of an advanced degree program, but in an abbreviated form. The students will explore several areas, some of which will be unfamiliar. The process is to give experience in a very short time. The following are possible subject areas:

Financial Reporting and Control Accounting is the primary channel for communicating the economics of any for profit or not for profit business. We will cover basic financial statements and the differences between not for profit and for profit reporting.

Mission and Strategy Funds providers and customers can request changes in the organization mission. Sometimes the change is appropriate, and other times it is divisive mission creep. The mission itself is only of value when it results in action which requires an effective implementation strategy.

Change All organizations encounter consistent forces for change. Not only must the managers find ways to lead change, but they must also help others in the organization cope with new situations and requirements.

Development and Funding Maintaining and expanding the sources of funding involves issues of cost effectiveness and conflicts between mission and funding implications.

Operations Managing the effective integration of technology, people, and operating systems present critical challenges to leaders of not for profit organizations. The successful management of the organization will involve continuing work on process improvement, project implementation, customer service, and employee development.

Board The role and relationship of the board to management defines how the board assists the management without interference.

Buffalo Environment The local political situation is showing an increased level of activity. Are we seeing progress or more churning? What are the implications for future funding?

SCHEDULE
Classes start on the last Monday of March and continue though May, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Daemen College on Main Street.

ADMISSION
There are no educational or management experience requirements for admission. However, to gain the full value of the program, the applicant should have the reading speed and time to cover 40 to 75 pages of case work and articles each week. In addition, the analysis of the cases often requires the use of basic math skills.

COURSE FEE
The fee for the program is $300. This includes all cases and article reprints. An invoice will be sent to the organization following the selection of students.

SCHOLARSHIP TO HARVARD
Graduates of our Not for Profit Program are eligible for a full scholarship to a week long NFP program at Harvard Business School. Each year, the Buffalo HBS Club offers a limited number of full scholarships to any graduates of the local program who is accepted into one of the Executive Education Programs in Nonprofit Management, presented annually at the Harvard Business School. The scholarships cover the tuition, materials, room, and board.

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