PL220 — Introduction to Nonprofit Sector and Civil Society
Introduction to the nonprofit sector and the role of volunteerism and altruism in the United States. Historical, political, economic, legal, and social perspectives will be used to examine civil society and what has been referred to as the resilient sector. Roles of philanthropy and voluntarism will be explored as integral to the culture and functioning of the sector. Topics will be considered from both a national and local context.