Advocacy, Social Change and the Nonprofit Sector

Spring 2013 quarter

Faculty

Doreen Swetkis public and nonprofit administration, public policy, urban studies

Description

How does one fulfill Gandhi's charge of becoming “the change you wish to see in the world"?  What knowledge and skills do you need to be an effective advocate?  Is the nonprofit sector the best place to “make change”?This class will address these concerns through readings and films, interactions with successful advocates, and having students build a detailed advocacy strategy.  An ethical, effective advocate acknowledges his or her own motivations and unique view of the world, distinguishes between persuasion and manipulation, and between education and advocacy.  These concepts as well as other concepts that are used in the lexicon of “nonprofit social change” will be explored.

Advertised Schedule

6-10p Mon

Location

Olympia

Online Learning

Enhanced Online Learning

Books

Greener Store

Offered During

Evening