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Master of Arts in NonprofitManagement and LeadershipSTUDENT HANDBOOK

2022Institute for Nonprofit OrganizationsThe University of GeorgiaAll Rights ReservedIn compliance with federal law, including the provisions of Title IX of the EducationAmendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 503 and 504 of theRehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Executive Order13672, the University of Georgia does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, genderidentity, sexual orientation, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information,disability status or veteran status in its administration of educational policies, programs, oractivities; its admissions policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other universityadministered programs; or employment. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to theEqual Opportunity Office, 119 Holmes-Hunter Academic Building, University of Georgia,Athens, GA 30602. Telephone 706-542-7912 (V/TDD). Fax 706-542-2822. Emailugaeoo@uga.edu.If you have a disability and need assistance to obtain this publication in an alternate format,please contact Jessica Davis, jesmar@uga.edu, 706-542-2328.

MASTER OF ARTS IN NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP STUDENT HANDBOOKInstitute for Nonprofit OrganizationsThe University of Georgia School of Social WorkSchool of Social Work Building279 Williams St.Athens, GA 30602DeanPhilip Hong, PhD, MSWDean and ProfessorRoom 145Email: pyphong@uga.eduInterim Associate Dean and Graduate CoordinatorY. Joon Choi, PhDAssociate ProfessorRoom 150Email: choiygj@uga.eduInstitute for Nonprofit Organizations DirectorMA NML Program DirectorAnthony Mallon, PhD, MSWClinical Associate ProfessorRoom 125Email: ajmallon@uga.eduProgram CoordinatorAcademic AdvisorJessica Davis, M.Ed.Room 121Email: jesmar@uga.edunprofit@uga.edu706-542-2328Web Site: ent-leadership/School of Social Work Web Site: ssw.uga.eduFax: 706-354-3971i

USEFUL LINKSUGA COVID-19 Response – Information and Resources: https://coronavirus.uga.edu/MA NML Program Webpage: ent-leadership/ Forms and Resources: entleadership/forms-resources/ Internship: ip/ELearning Commons (ELC): elc.uga.eduATHENA: athena.uga.eduSSW Web Site: ssw.uga.eduUGA Web Site: www.uga.eduInstitute for Nonprofit Organizations: organizations/Center for Social Justice, Human and Civil Rights: ehuman-and-civil-rights/EITS – Enterprise Information Technology ServicesInformation for wireless, wired networks, email, software, student information systems and more.eits.uga.eduGraduate School Web Site: grad.uga.eduGraduate School Email Addresses: Enrolled Student Services: gradinfo@uga.edu. Admissions: gradadm@uga.eduGraduate School Quick Links Important Dates and Deadlines: portantdates-deadlines/ Policies and Procedures: liciesprocedures/:UGA Emergency Preparedness and Safety UGA Emergency Preparednessprepare.uga.eduUGA Registrar Calendars, Registration, Transcripts: reg.uga.edu Email: reghelp@uga.eduii

TABLE OF CONTENTSPagePROGRAM OFFICE INFORMATION.iUSEFUL LINKS. iiI. MISSION AND COMPONENTS OF THE INSTITUTE . 1Mission Statement . 1Master of Arts Degree Program . 1Institute Faculty . 2II. NEW STUDENT INFORMATION . 3Orientation . 3III. CURRICULUM. 5Required Courses . 5Curriculum Overview . 6Electives . 6Course Descriptions . 7V. ADVISING AND REGISTRATION. 11Advising . 11Registration . 11Graduate School Enrollment Policy . 11How to Register. 11VI. THE INTERNSHIP. 13Overview . 13Finding an Internship . 13Past and Present Student Internship Sites . 14The Internship – 9 Steps . 14The Learning Contract . 15Learning Contract Template . 16Finishing an Internship . 18VI. THE COLLOQUIUM AND PORTFOLIO . 19The Colloquium . 19The Portfolio . 19iii

VII. GRADUATION INFORMATION . 21Requirements for Graduation . 21Online Forms Necessary for Graduation . 21Alumni . 22VIII. ACADEMIC POLICIES . 23Academic Regulations and Policies . 23School of Social Work Wide Grade Appeals and Academic and ProfessionalPerformance Policy . 23Policy on Academic Honesty . 23Disability Services. 23Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy . 23IX. STUDENT RESOURCES . 25SSW Student Life . 25SSW Computer Lab . 25Student Financial and/or Hardship Support . 25SSW and UGA Resources Links . 27Grammarly Writing Assistant . 28X. ACADEMIC FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITES . 29Graduate School Financial Assistance . 29Institute for Nonprofit Organizations Assistantships and Scholarships . 29On-Campus Employment Opportunities . 29APPENDICESA Directed Study Syllabus Form . 31B Program of Study Worksheet . 32C MNML 7055 Internship Course Syllabus. 33D Previous Student Internship Sites . 37E School of Social Work School Wide Grade Appeals and Academic and ProfessionalPerformance Policy . 38iv

I. MISSION AND COMPONENTS OF THE SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORKMission Statement“The School of Social Work at the University of Georgia prepares culturally competentpractitioners and scholars to be leaders in addressing persistent and emerging socialproblems through practice, research, and policy.” The School of Social Work at theUniversity of Georgia aims to prepare practitioners and scholars who will be leaders inthe elimination of oppression and inequality through an emphasis on skill-based socialwork practices, policy development, and research initiatives. While many theoriesunderlie the practice of social work, our School emphasizes the application of a socialecological framework and is grounded in systemic inquiry. Through our academic,service and research programs, we promote the goals of economic and social justice forindividuals, families, and communities.We are committed to positive change through the use of ethical and evidence-basedsocial work interventions at the individual, familial, group, community, organizational,societal or international levels, as we strongly believe that it is within families andcommunities that sustained change occurs. The University of Georgia School of SocialWork is committed to the development, application, and dissemination of evidencebased knowledge to prepare social work leaders to work toward the prevention and/orresolution of critical social problems facing society. We reflect a continuing commitmentto promote educational and professional growth among social service personnel in thestate of Georgia through the implementation of innovative continuing education andprofessional development programs.I. MISSION AND COMPONENTS OF THE INSTITUTEMission StatementThe Institute for Nonprofit Organizations (INPO) at the University of Georgia providesinterdisciplinary graduate degree and graduate certificate programs that focus uponimproving the leadership and effectiveness of nonprofit organizations. The Instituteprepares students with knowledge and skills necessary for careers in nonprofitorganizations and develops and disseminates knowledge to strengthen the effectivenessof those already in leadership positions. The educational objective is to graduatestudents with the background, knowledge, skills, and experience not only to succeed intheir careers in nonprofit organizations but also to become leaders in this sector of ournation.1

Master of Arts Degree ProgramThe Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management and Leadership (MA NML) is anadvanced professional degree for those desiring careers as leaders of nonprofitorganizations.Institute FacultyFaculty affiliated with the Institute represent schools and colleges across campusand nonprofit organizations in the community. These include, but are not limited to:the School of Social Work, School of Public and International Affairs, College ofEducation - Lifelong Education, Administration and Policy, Terry College of Business,Office of Service Learning, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, Center for SocialJustice, Civil and Human Rights, Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, CarlVinson Institute of Government, Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute,Archway Partnership, and the Institute of Gerontology.2

II. NEW STUDENT INFORMATIONOrientationThe Institute for Nonprofit Organizations Master of Arts degree program holdsan orientation session each fall for newly admitted students. This session is in additionto a mandatory Graduate School orientation, as well as an international studentorientation for international students.The purpose of the orientation session is to acquaint new students with policiesof the program as well as introduce them to current students, faculty and staff of theUGA School of Social Work. The orientation consists of a welcome from the director,dean and administrative staff; a review of the orientation packet that includesguidelines of the program and Graduate School; information on student advising andregistration; curriculum review, as well as special course information such as theinternship and colloquium. We also include opportunities to engage with students fromthe MSW program, which is also offered at the School of Social WorkThe student orientation is essential for new students to be comfortable withtheir transition to the program. Students that attend this orientation generally do verywell with issues facing them throughout their studies and are much better prepared fortheir graduate school experience.3

III. CURRICULUMRequired CoursesThe specific structure and content of the curriculum include three major components:1. Six required core courses (3 hours each 18 credit hours). MNML 7060 – Fundraising & Development for NP Organizations MNML 7226 – Evaluation of Professional Practice MNML 7237 – Theory and Management of Nonprofit Organizations MNML 7320 – Managing Volunteers MNML 7445 – Nonprofit Financial Management MNML 7957 – Grant Proposal Writing for Nonprofit Organizations2. Three elective courses (3 hrs. each 9 credit hours). Choose from amongMNML or approved courses in other departments (ie: SSW, SPIA, etc.). * MNML 7010 – Special Topics in the Nonprofit Sector MNML 7020 – Directed Study in Nonprofit Management andLeadershipStudents pursuing a directed (independent) study must submit theDirected Study Syllabus Form before they may register for the course.The form should be completed in collaboration with the facultymember who will be supervising the independent study(see Appendix A). MNML 7330 – Innovation Management in Nonprofit and GovernmentOrganizations: From Creativity to Implementation MNML 7908S – Design Thinking for Social Innovation MNML 7947 – Social Entrepreneurship MNML 7977 – Nonprofit Leadership3. Five credit hours of an internship – MNML 7055. Each 1 credit of internshiprequire 100 hours in the field over the semester.4. GradFirst course – GRSC 7001. 1 credit hour.TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE 33*Relevant courses from other departments may be selected to fulfill core courserequirements with approval from the Program Director. Examples of such coursesinclude: PADP 7210 – Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector: Theory and Practice; PADP7220 – Nonprofit Governance and Management; PADP 7900 – Managing Volunteers inthe Public and Nonprofit Sectors.4

Curriculum OverviewCourses address the content and skill areas important for successful and ethicalleadership of nonprofit organizations. They demonstrate the particular relevance orapplication of theory and research to problems and issues in nonprofit organizationsand compare and contrast applications in different nonprofit settings. The internshipopportunities emphasize direct exposure to the field and activities that deepenstudents’ learning and applications of material directly to situations faced in nonprofitsettings as well as provide opportunities for supervised projects. Such experiences playa special role as occasions to integrate materials from the various courses and asopportunities to apply learning from several disciplines to the solution of “real world”problems. A final report in the form of a portfolio of major projects in the core areas, aswell as a colloquium on internship projects is expected near the conclusion of thedegree program prior to graduation (see Chapter VI: The Colloquium and Portfolio).ElectivesStudents’ choices of electives should include courses that are relevant to theiracademic interests and career aspirations regarding nonprofit management andleadership. You may use any of the MNML elective courses listed above or take coursesin another department, with approval of the MA NML program director. Students areencouraged to talk with others about dimensions relevant to elective choices, such ascourse coverage, relevance to career goals, instructor expectations and teaching style,quality, etc. If you wish to take a course in another department, you will need to contactthe program director with your choices and research. Be sure to include in the emailwhat kind of course you’re hoping to take and include a syllabus or course descriptionfor the course in addition to a brief rationale for why the course is relevant to yournonprofit interests and career trajectory.All electives must be graduate level and approved by the program director andmust be at the 6000-level or above. Undergraduate level courses (numbered 5000 andbelow) may not be used on the final program of study for the MA degree.5

Course DescriptionsE denotes that the course will be taught 95% or more online. View the specific semestercourse schedule in Athena to determine if the online option is available.MNML 7010/7010E – Topics in the Nonprofit Sector(1-3 hours, graded A-F)In-depth study of selected topics and issues in the field of nonprofitorganizations.MNML 7020 – Directed Study in Nonprofit Management and Leadership(1-3 hours, graded S/U, repeatable for a maximum 3 hours credit)Directed study and/or projects in nonprofit management and leadership underthe supervision of a faculty member.Students pursuing a directed (independent) study are required to submit theDirected Study Syllabus Form (see Appendix A) to the program office beforethey may register for the course. The form should be completed in collaborationwith the faculty member who will be supervising the directed study andapproved by the program director.MNML 7055 – Internship in Nonprofit Organizations(3-6 hours, graded S/U, repeatable for a maximum 6 hours credit)The internship allows students to integrate their academic learning with practicalapplications and skill development through supervised work and research innonprofit organizations.MNML 7060/7060E – Fundraising and Development for Nonprofit Organizations(3 hours, graded A-F)Exploration of the field of fund raising and development to obtain financialresources, including gift planning, annual campaigns, capital and endowmentcampaigns, direct solicitation, and others. Management of volunteers, preparingand analyzing cash flow statements and financial statements for nonprofitorganizations.MNML 7226/7226E – Evaluation of Professional Practice(3 hours, graded A-F)Students learn how to evaluate professional practice regarding theimplementation of programs, using various research design methodologies todesign and improve individual, group, organizational, community, andinstitutional practices/interventions. Students will interpret, use, andcommunicate evaluation results to make appropriate decisions to improvevarious management and service delivery practices.6

MNML 7230/7230E – Managing Volunteers(3 hours, graded A-F)A comprehensive introduction to the design, administration, and management ofvolunteer programs. Students will work on a project that will involve consultingwith local nonprofit organizations on designing and implementing a volunteerprogram.MNML 7237/7237E – Theory and Management of Nonprofit Organizations(3 hours, graded A-F)An introduction to the field of nonprofit organizations, emphasizing the keytheories useful for understanding them and the basic skills of leadership andmanagement needed to make them effective. Attention is given to strategicplanning, resource acquisition, accounting for use of resources, and developinghuman resources.MNML 7330/7330E – Innovation Management in Nonprofit and GovernmentOrganizations: From Creativity to Implementation(3 hours, graded A-F)How organizations go about the process of creating, managing, andimplementing innovations. Areas of emphasis are on individual and groupcreativity, the innovation process, innovation typologies, drivers for innovation,models of creativity and innovation, and factors influencing innovation(organizational culture, transformational leadership, board governance,foundations, and partnerships).MNML 7445/7445E – Nonprofit Financial Management(3 hours, graded A-F)For those with little or no prior training in accounting or financial administration,this course focuses on understanding and practicing foundational financialmanagement practices, business planning, financial reporting, and fiscaldecision-making in nonprofits. Covers a range of topics, including budgeting,financial statements, understanding revenue, accountability, and organizationalfiscal health.MNML 7908S/7908E – Design Thinking for Social Innovation – Service Learning(3 hours, graded A-F)Immersive experience in Design Thinking method, a proven problem-solvingapproach driven by user input to generate innovative solutions to socialchallenges. Intended for students interested in careers in nonprofit andgovernment sectors, social enterprise, and community organizing. Students willengage with nonprofit organizations and communities to design solutions totheir challenges.7

Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that eitheremploys skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills orknowledge related to course objectives. Students will be involved in the planningand implementation of the projects(s) and may spend time outside of theclassroom. Students will be engaged in the service-learning component forapproximately 50-75% of overall instructional time.MNML 7947/7947E – Social Entrepreneurship(3 hours, graded A-F)An introduction to social entrepreneurship, a rapidly changing and developingfield in which business and non-profit leaders design, grow, and lead missiondriven enterprises.MNML 7957/7957E – Grant Proposal Writing for Nonprofit Organizations(3 hours, graded A-F)The basic knowledge, skills, and practices involved in grant proposal writing fornonprofit organizations. Students will apply what they learn by identifyingfunding sources and responding to funding opportunities via the development ofgrant proposals on behalf of existing organizations.MNML 7977/7977E – Nonprofit Leadership(3 hours, graded A-F)A lecture/discussion course designed to outline the theoretical and practicalviewpoints on leadership and followership. The topic is approached from theperspective that leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a groupof individuals to achieve a common goal.GRSC 7001 - GradFirst Course(1 hour, graded S/U)President Morehead has announced a new initiative – GradFirst – that will offerfaculty-led seminars to provide first-year graduate students with foundationaltraining in research, scholarship, and professional development. This initiativewill provide an onboarding seminar for new graduate students and will ensurethat regardless of background or academic discipline, students will have accessto the resources and information that can support new graduate students’success at UGA and beyond.The course number and information for our GradFirst course is below. Pleaseregister for this course - Fall 2022.GRSC 7001CRN: 55468GradFIRST FAQ: https://grad.uga.edu/index.php/gradfirst/8

IV. ADVISING AND REGISTRATIONAdvisingStudents must be advised before they can register. The program director willsend out an email each semester announcing advising hours, however you are welcometo initiate contact earlier with questions or to request an advising appointment. Youmay be advised in-person, by email, Zoom or telephone. Have your program of studyworksheet (see Appendix B) available at all advising meetings. Once the programdirector has approved the program of study, the program office will be informed andyou will be cleared to register.RegistrationThis degree program requires 33 credit hours for completion (in addition to thecolloquium and portfolio submission). Some students complete the program in threesemesters (e.g.: 12 credit hours fall, 12 credit hours spring and 9 credit hours summer)however many students take classes over four semesters or more. There is norequirement that the program must be completed in three semesters. We have manypart-time students pursuing the degree. The timeline is up to you with advice from theprogram director. Deadlines for semester registration are noted in the UGA Schedule ofClasses on the University Registrar’s web site http://www.reg.uga.edu.Graduate School Enrollment PolicyGraduate students must register for a minimum of three hours of credit for atleast two semesters each academic year (Fall, Spring, Summer) to remain enrolled in theGS. In addition, students must be registered for at least 3 credit hours in the semesterthey graduate. See the Graduate School website for more information.How to RegisterSteps in the registration process include the following:1.2.3.Be advised by the program director and cleared to register by the programoffice.Login to ATHENA at https://athena.uga.edu with your UGA MyID andpassword.Follow the prompts to register. Since most of the nonprofit courses arePermission of Department (POD), you should enter in the CRNs (CourseRegistration Numbers) directly. Do not search for the course becauseAthena will say that the course is closed.9

4.Once registered you will be directed to the billing section of Athena. Youmay find information about payment due dates on the Bursar’s website:https://busfin.uga.edu/bursar/bursar quick links/10

V. THE INTERNSHIPOverviewThe internship experience is designed to provide supervised opportunities forgraduate students to develop skills in specific areas that have been found tocharacterize effective leaders in nonprofit organizations. These include the applicationsof theory and research in the nonprofit field to practical issues of planning, fundraising,program implementation, staff and volunteer management, and assessment ofprograms in nonprofit organizations. The internship allows students to apply skills offormulating goals and mobilizing concerted actions, negotiating and guiding groupactivities, applying critical thinking skills and knowledge to organizational matters, andcommunicating effectively with diverse audiences.These skills are developed and applied in the context of a variety of tasks ofprogram design, management of staff and volunteers, communications with internaland external constituencies, organizational change, program evaluation, resourcedevelopment and allocation, and other practical tasks. The internship also providesaccess to issues and subjects for course assignments and independent research projectsthat can extend knowledge and refine practice effectiveness in this field. Studentsregistering for 3 credit hours of MNML 7055 (Internship) are required to spend 300hours of time in the field on location at their internship site. This typically works out to20 hours per week over the course of a 15-week semester (but will require a greaterhourly commitment per week if taken during the summer). Most students register fortwo consecutive semesters of MNML 7055, at the same site or different sites dependingon learning needs and goals. In the case where a block placement (5 credit hours in onesemester) is warranted, students must obtain permission of the program director andbe able to complete the required 500 hours of field work within the semester in whichthey are register. The same site may be used both semesters or different sites may beselected, depending on the student’s learning needs and goals. A copy of the syllabusfor this course is included in Appendix C.Finding an InternshipStudents considering internships should talk with the program director abouthow to identify possible sites and to explore interests. The director can also provideinformation about students’ previous experiences with some organizations. A list ofsome possible internship sites can be

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