SOCW 456: Philanthropy & Social Justice

Course Description

Explores the important dimensions of human service organization fundraising, grant writing, and philanthropy relevant to social work leadership and critically examines these topics in relation to social change, power, privilege, and social movements. Students will practice the skills and approaches necessary to fulfill the fundraising responsibilities of a nonprofit leader or services provider, including grant writing, data mining, storytelling, donor cultivation, and legal requirements and ethical considerations. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Prerequisite: SOCW 321 for undergraduate students. Restricted to Social Work, BSW or Social Work, MSW students or by consent of instructor.