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PS 200 Non-Profits, Philanthropy, and Community Impact

Fall Semester

Students enrolled in this course will gain a complex understanding of philanthropy, the non-profit sector, and social impact investing.  Complementing the history of charity and nonprofit organizations will be a look at modern philathropcapitalism and the cultural shift towards strategic philanthropy through a combination of site visits to local non-profits, interactions with philanthropists, and board members of area organizations.  The grant process will be highlighted through a distribution of a $5,000 grant to one more local community organization(s).

3 credit hours
Satisfies Constellation - Community Engagement for “Generation Next”