This course is designed to identify and develop student's leadership skills to help environmental non-profit organizations more effectively meet their missions, and gain employment in the non-profit sector The course will highlight the following key skill areas:

• Mission-driven Leadership

• Boards, Teams, and Partnerships

• Strategic Program Development and Evaluation

• Fundraising and Finance

• Communications and Media

• Conflict Management and Negotiation

• Operations and Administration

The course will incorporate the use of social media, technology and guess speakers to illustrate these concepts in action. Students will develop a non-profit personal strategic plan, incorporating the key elements of the class.