Review Wishful Thinking about Nonprofits by Rikki Abzug
Review HOW IS THE NONPROFIT SECTOR CHANGING? by Gianfranco Farruggia
Discussion: NPOs and Social Change
Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector
Many NPOs are charities or service organizations that have clear connections to positive social change. The Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that protects lives and provides medical services to people around the world. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation provides health care and economic services to the poor. In this final week of the course, take a moment to reflect on how the NPO you created for your Final Project might contribute to positive social change. Consider also the role you might like to assume as an agent of social change.
Discussion:
• How nonprofit organizations contribute to positive social change.
• Consider how Save Our Sons Inc. might contribute to positive social change.
• Consider the role you might like to take as an agent of social change.