Leadership in a Nonprofit Organization - Online - School of Continuing Education, University Of Wisconsin

	Leadership in a Nonprofit Organization

	What is leadership? Why is it important? What is required to be a nonprofit leader? Consider the foundations of leadership, and examine how to be a successful and effective nonprofit leader.
	You will learn to: Define leadership and explain its importance Distinguish between some of the better-known leadership theories (Fieldler's contingency theory; Path-goal theory; Vroom-Yetton-Jago theory) Distinguish leadership from management and administration Explain the role of ethics in leadership Identify the positives and negatives surrounding the charismatic leadership Recognize the importance of training, learning and role-playing in leadership Describe the impending leadership shortage in the non-profit sector and discuss possible solutions to the problem Discuss the seven bases for leadership Explain why forma authority alone does not guarantee leadership Explain leadership issues that are especially important in the nonprofit environment Discuss the nine key qualities for leadership Describe the leadership qualities that nonprofit leaders feel are important for success Identify the five central skills needed for effective leadership and explain ways to strengthen or develop those skills in a leader
More ▼ This workshop addresses the key issues surrounding leadership. What is leadership? Why is it important? What does it require to be a leader? How does leadership in a nonprofit environment differ from the private sector? What is visionary leadership? What role should ethics play? This workshop considers the foundations of leadership and examines how to be a successful and effective leader. The actual work of leadership requires specific qualities and skills. Some of these skills are unique to the nonprofit sector. Close ▲ Benefits and Learning Outcomes ▼ Define leadership and explain its importance Distinguish between some of the better-known leadership theories (Fieldler's contingency theory; Path-goal theory; Vroom-Yetton-Jago theory) Distinguish leadership from management and administration Explain the role of ethics in leadership Identify the positives and negatives surrounding the charismatic leadership Recognize the importance of training, learning and role-playing in leadership Describe the impending leadership shortage in the non-profit sector and discuss possible solutions to the problem Discuss the seven bases for leadership Explain why forma authority alone does not guarantee leadership Explain leadership issues that are especially important in the nonprofit environment Discuss the nine key qualities for leadership Describe the leadership qualities that nonprofit leaders feel are important for success Identify the five central skills needed for effective leadership and explain ways to strengthen or develop those skills in a leader Close ▲
	This program can be applied toward the: Introductory Nonprofit Certificate
	Prerequisites This workshop is self-paced and online. You will have access to this workshop for 30 days. Upon successful completion, you will receive a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Continuing Education completion verification. Learners must score an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEU credit.
	Notes This workshop is intended for adults seeking to gain a basic understanding of leadership in a nonprofit setting. This workshop is best suited for learners with a basic understanding of nonprofit organizations.



	Sun., July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013 Location: UWM School of Continuing Education (Click link for directions) Instructor: To Be Announced Fee: $99 CEUs: 0.5 Program No. 7350-Z004 Note: You will have access to this workshop for 30 days. Open enrollment. Register at anytime. Registration Deadline: Sun., June 30 Add To Registration Form Check Registration Form

	Course Accessible: July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014 Location: Instructor: To Be Announced Fee: $99 CEUs: 0.5 Program No. 7350-6114 Note: You will have access to this workshop for 30 days. Open enrollment. Register at anytime. Registration Deadline: June 30, 2014 Registration Deadline: Mon., June 30, 2014 Add To Registration Form Check Registration Form


	For more information, contact:
		Shirley J. Bufford, Program Director, sbufford@uwm.edu, 414-227-3157 Mordecai Lee, Professor , mordecai@uwm.edu, 414-227-3282 Andrea Zweifel, MIS, Program Associate, zandrea@uwm.edu, 414-227-3174

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