ANSC 635 (01) - Nonprofit Management for Agriculture Business

Nonprofit Mgmnt Ag Bus

Durham   Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Animal Sciences
Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2022 - Full Term (08/29/2022 - 12/12/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   20  
CRN: 16630
This course is designed to give students an opportunity to focus on the agriculture industry relative to specific operational topics for nonprofit businesses. Case studies will include therapeutic riding, agricultural nonprofits, animal welfare/rescue field, animal or agricultural educational programs and nonprofit foundations and the growing field of animal and plant therapy. Topics include; legal structure and organization, credentialing, developing a strategic plan, creating and managing a board of directors, staff and volunteer management, risk management and insurance, fundraising, marketing and public relations, using social media and public accountability. Special consideration will be given to understanding and utilizing financial statements to drive the business and fundraising efforts. The course will involve lecture and project management allowing student to examine similar agricultural business operations in order to enhance practical understanding of topics covered for a final project. Course is offered biennially, in the Fall semester of even-numbered years.
Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): ANSC 548, CSL 402, CSL 508
Instructors: Cynthia Burke

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 M 1:10pm - 2:30pm BART B134
8/29/2022 12/12/2022 W 1:10pm - 2:30pm COLE C142