Nonprofits play a major role in our lives although we may not be aware of their influence. The nonprofit sector in the United States has grown exponentially over he past twenty-five years, more rapidly than the government and for-profit sectors, making it the fastest growing segment of our economy. This course provides students with a practical hands-on approach to the non-profit sector, its governance and management including finance, fundraising, personnel management, strategic planning, and risk management.