PHDE613 Globalization of Philanthropy (2 cr.)

This course examines how philanthropy is defined and practiced in other cultures and the implications of communication and information technology on the way grantmakers and individuals practice philanthropy.  Specific attention is given to the development of cross-cultural competence and its application to philanthropy and development.

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

1. Articulate how globalization affects philanthropy.
2. Evaluate the ethical and moral focuses of philanthropy in a globalized world.
3. Evaluate and apply a cultural competency model to philanthropy.
4. Formulate ethical and market-based rationales to advance cross-cultural philanthropic strategies in a nonprofit organization.
5. Apply cross-cultural philanthropic competencies across various types of nonprofit organizations as well as ethnic and other demographic groups.
6. Develop a framework of practice that consciously applies diversity principles.