COURSE NUMBER: MBA292A.1
This course is
cross-listed with the EWMBA Program
COURSE TITLE: Strategic Management of Nonprofit
Organizations
UNITS OF CREDIT: 2 units
INSTRUCTORS: Colin Boyle
E-MAIL ADDRESSES: boyle.colin@bcg.com
MEETING DAY/TIME: Tuesday, 4:00pm-6:00pm
PREREQUISITE(S): None
CLASS FORMAT: A combination of lecture, case studies,
student projects, guest speakers from the field, and discussion
REQUIRED READINGS: Textbook and course reader
BASIS FOR FINAL GRADE: Final grade will be based on a
mixture of class attendance and participation, individual and small group
assignments, presentations, and short papers.
ABSTRACT OF COURSE'S CONTENT AND OBJECTIVES:
This is a course to introduce students to strategic
management issues in the nonprofit sector. The course will cover key issues in
leading, managing, and governing nonprofit organizations, including setting
organizational mission, developing and implementing strategy, board governance,
managing multiple constituencies, striking effective partnerships, human
resources and financial management, fundraising and resource development,
driving operational performance, and impact measurement.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH: Colin Boyle is a Partner and Managing Director with The Boston Consulting Group, based in San Francisco. He has almost 20 years of strategy and management consulting experience helping corporations and major non-profit organizations improve their performance. At BCG, he has played a leadership role in the firm's Health Care and Social Impact practices, and has served as Topic Lead for Philanthropy in the Americas region. In that role, has worked with leading foundations, international organizations, and non-profits on issues related to Global Health, Economic Development, and Education. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Masters in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School, and an A.B. degree from Harvard College.