PHDE612 Legal Issues in Philanthropy and Development (1 cr.)

This course explores relevant legal issues for development professionals working in nonprofit organizations.  The focus of the course is the regulation of nonprofit organizations by national, state, provincial, and local governments, tax-exempt status, reporting requirements and strategies to adhere to the principles of accountability legislation.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Articulate foundational concepts and principles related to nonprofit law.
2. Identify and analyze the operational implications of tax-exempt status.
3. Apply foundational legal concepts and reporting requirements in leading nonprofit organizations.
4. Analyze and apply the legal ramifications of accountability legislation on organizations.