SOC1274 Charitable Services
Many experts agree that giving adds to personal happiness. That is why people have dumped buckets of ice water on their heads, donated their time to build houses, or volunteered their money to worthwhile causes.
In this course, we will discuss the history of charitable giving. We will examine notable individuals throughout history who are known for their contributions to others. We will see how charities are being used today to do good. Students will learn how they can donate their time, money or other valuable resources to worthwhile effect.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Charitable Services, Intro is an overview of charitable organizations. It differentiates charities from other non-profit organizations. It analyzes the reasons people engage in charitable giving and explores the many avenues available to do so. By the end of this course the student will:
- Understand some of the history of charitable giving
- Discuss the principles behind charitable giving
- Learn how to develop a culture of giving
- Be able to differentiate between charitable organizations and other non-profit organizations
- Analyze the effectiveness of charities in accomplishing their stated goals
- Discuss the impact charitable organizations have on society
- Explore ways to engage in charitable giving
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- (2018) Wikipedia. Charitable Organization. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charitable_organization
- (2017) The Balance. The History and Types of Foundations. https://www.thebalancesmb.com/the-history-and-types-of-foundations-2502444
- (2017) The Balance. A Business Plan Can Help Make Your Nonprofit Successful. https://www.thebalancesmb.com/why-do-i-need-a-business-plan-for-nonprofit-2502272
- (2017) The Balance: 8 Types of Charitable Giving. Available at: https://www.thebalance.com/types-of-charitable-giving-1289740
- (2017) The Balance. 7 Steps to Starting a Successfully a 501(3)(c) Charitable Nonprofit. https://www.thebalancesmb.com/starting-a-501-c-3-charitable-nonprofit-2502145
- (2017) The Balance. Why Your Nonprofit's First Board Of Directors Is So Important. https://www.thebalancesmb.com/importance-of-nonprofit-first-board-of-directors-2501804
- (2017) The Balance. What Is a 501(3)(c) Tax Exempt Organization? https://www.thebalancesmb.com/what-is-a-501-c-3-tax-exempt-organization-how-do-we-apply-2502154
- (2017) Captera. The Ultimate Guide on How to Start a Nonprofit Organization. https://blog.capterra.com/the-ultimate-guide-on-how-to-start-a-nonprofit-organization/
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