Human Resources Management

Course Description

Volunteers donate over one billion hours to charities each year in Canada, from powerful board members to people sweeping up after special events. An army of staff work in this sector. This course is an introduction to human resource management in the non-profit sector. Examine tools and techniques for development and implementation of projects and programs. Focus on volunteer and staff resources needed to run a non-profit organization, with particular attention to management styles, board governance, volunteer identification, recruitment and training, staff/volunteer relationships, employment standards, employee development cycles and professional development.