Course Details

Ethics, Law, and Board Governance in Philanthropic Organizations

 

FDGR1-GC1015
Credit: Philanthropy and Fundraising

This course examines the ethical questions and value dilemmas encountered by fundraisers, nonprofit managers, and grant makers, with particular emphasis on ethical principles and value analysis derived from philosophy, law, and the humanities. Class lectures complement reading and discussions and make use of case studies of nonprofit organizations. Topics include protecting donor intent, board governance and accountability, the law, and standards of professional conduct for fundraisers.

Prerequisites:
Theory and Practice in Fundraising (Y39.1005) and Theory and Practice in Grantmaking (Y39.1010).

 

To register for this course you must be an admitted student in an NYU credit or degree program or have special student status. Admitted NYU credit or degree students may visit NYUHome to register through ALBERT. To apply to an NYU-SCPS credit or degree program, call (212) 998-7100.