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Modern Management forNon Profit Organizations

I n t e n s i v e t r a i n i n g

2 weeks in June and 2 weeks in August 2012

Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, University of Geneva

CAS | Certificate of Advanced StudiesCertificat de formation continue


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Directors Prof. Thomas STRAUB, School of Business Administration Fribourg and

University of Geneva

Prof. Bernard MORARD, Dean, Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences,University of Geneva

Scientific Committee Roger BLANC, Director of the DiplomaGestion et management dans les

organismes sans but lucratif, University of Geneva

Jean-Etienne BRODIER, Senior Officer, Organizational Development,International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC),Geneva

Philippe RUSCASSIER, Training Manager, Mdecins Sans FrontiresSwitzerland (MSF), Geneva

Khalid SHIBIB, Dr Med, former Coordinator, Health Action in Crisis,WorldHealth Organization, Geneva

Thomas STRAUB, Professor, School of Business Administration Fribourgand University of Geneva

CoordinatorMylne BLANC, University of Geneva


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Non Profit Organizations (NPOs), especially Voluntary and NonGovernmental Organizations (NGOs), are under rising pressure tobetter allocate and manage their limited resources in central officesand in the field. An effective and common management approachin complex situations is thus crucial.

The Diploma Gestion et management dans les organismes sans but lucratif(Managing NPOs) at the University of Geneva (http://osbl.unige.ch) that was setup more than ten years ago has helped to identify the needs of NPOs and todevelop an adapted answer for executives. Based on this successful experience,the Certificate of Advanced Studies taught in English was designed.

This Certificate is an intensive training to optimize participants managementcapacities under complex conditions. Well known professors and experts havebeen selected to teach in the various interactive modules.The courses have beendeveloped in such a way as to allow exchanges of experiences with peers. It isalso an opportunity to expand the professional network.

AudienceManagers from Central Offices of Non Profit Organizations, Voluntary andNon Governmental Organizations, Program Managers,Project Managers,FieldManagers.

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Intensive training forNon Profit Organization executives

to optimize management capacitiesunder complex conditions


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ObjectiveImprove specific skills and competencies for managing Non ProfitOrganizations, projects or programs under complex conditions and withlimited resources. Create synergies between managerial practices andexperiences amongst and within NPOs, in order to develop efficiently and ina sustainable way the mission of each organization.

Skills and competencies Gain methodological, conceptual and organizational skills on NPO

management in a dynamic context.

Master specific project/program management skills.

Improve ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

Enhance the ability to develop a vision and to identify key strategic issues,opportunities and risks for Organizational Development.

Learn how to analyze and to solve problems under pressure.

Develop further personal and social competencies.

Extend important knowledge and tools on: strategic management organizational development project management leadership knowledge management

communication fundraising financial management


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Teaching methodTaught fully in English, the Certificate is highly participatory and collaborative.The program is a mix of interactive courses with case studies, exchangesand discussions. It is taught in an intercultural context with professionalsfrom different NPO branches. This supports the achievement of the programsobjectives.Two hours of reading, preparation,case studies or other homeworkare required for each class hour.

EvaluationEvaluation criteria are defined independently for each course and followthe usual University standards. In order to obtain the Certificate, all modulesmust be successfully completed. To complete one module, students mustattend each course,hand in all assignments and write all exams. Each moduleends with an exam (individual or group work).

The grading system goes from 0 (fail) to 6 (excellent). An overall average of

4.0/6.0 must be achieved for each module, and not more than one modulebetween 3.0/6.0 and 4.0/6.0 will be accepted. One grade lower than 3.0/6.0will automatically disqualify a student from obtaining the Certificate.

Certificate awardedThe CAS in Modern Management for Non Profit Organizations will be

awarded by the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences of the University ofGeneva after successfully completing 6 modules, for a total of 18 ECTS credits.

The ECTS Credits gained in this program fulfill the Credits specializationrequirements of the 2ndyear of the MBA Program of the University of Geneva.

Equivalencies are also possible with the Diploma Gestion et managementdans les organismes sans but lucratif at the University of Geneva.


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The Certificate comprises 6 modules taught over two periods of two weeks: Modules 1 to 3: June 22 to July 7, 2012

Modules 4 to 6: August 21 to September 5, 2012

Each module is scheduled on 4 consecutive full days: 9:00 AM until 6:30 PMduring week days, and from 9:00 AM until 5:30 PM on Saturdays.

1 Strategic management and performance What is a NPO?

What are the important trends in the environment of a NPO?

How to position your organization in its sector whilst consideringimportant stakeholdersneeds?

How to choose suitable strategic options, alone or in partnerships?

How may NPOs performance be measured and managed?

June 22, 23, 25, 26

2 Organizational development and project management What are the specific characteristics of a NPOs governance?

How to analyze, improve and steer organizational challenges?

How to understand and develop the NPOs structure?

How to successfully apply change management?

How to integrate and manage projects within the organization in variouscontexts?

June 28, 29, 30, July 2

3 Leadership How to mobilize,motivate and lead members,volunteers and collaborators?

How to manage across cultures?

How to manage teams in complex situations?

How to identify your own leadership style and its influence on bothindividual and group performance?

July 4, 5, 6, 7


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4 Knowledge management How to systematically optimize the creation, the transfer and the sharing

of knowledge and information within and between organizations?

How to transfer best practices in projects, programs and organizations?

How to build, cultivate and steer communities of practices within andbetween organizations?

August 21, 22, 23, 24

5 Financial management and accountability How to read and analyse financial statements of an NPO?

How to build realistic budgets, monitor and control expenditure?

How to set-up relevant and effective internal controls based on a riskapproach?

How to optimize a funding strategy? How to understand the basics ofinstitutional grant management?

August 27, 28, 29, 30

6 Communication, promotion and fundraising How to communicate and promote projects and programs, advocacy

issues, products and services?

How to develop and establish appropriate strategic fundraising solutions?

September 1, 3, 4, 5


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Practical informationApplication

For registration, please complete the online application form(http://npo.unige.ch) and join a Curriculum Vitae,a copy of your identificationcard and a letter of interest to:Mylne BLANCUniversity of Geneva Uni-MailBoulevard du Pont d'Arve 40 CH-1211 Geneva

[email protected]: +41 (0)22 379 81 04

Deadline

Registration deadline is May 15, 2012. After this deadline, application will beconsidered according to remaining availability.

Fees

CHF 6'900.- for the Certificate

CHF 1'500.- for individual moduleCandidates applying for the Certificate will be given priority over candidatesapplying for a single module.

Location

University of Geneva Uni-MailBoulevard du Pont d'Arve 40 CH-1211 Geneva

Further [email protected] | http://npo.unige.ch


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Short testimoniesAfter my long NPO work experience, I was eager to find a course that wouldfeed me with theories and models to enhance my reflective abilities whileapplying my practical experience. Having completed this course, Im definitelyglad to be able to converge my knowledge on management of NPOs allowingme to conceptualise within my organization and actively experiment theknowledge in various projects within my portfolio, while lastly supportingother organizations on logistics and management expertise.

Jorge MAZUZE

Logistics ManagerMdecins Sans Frontires, Switzerland

The courses which I attended in 2010 were very useful and I have beenbeneficial to other colleagues of the Red Cross in Burundi and othersNational Societies of East Africa.In brief, this program is extremely important and deserve to be followed bymany executives coming from the four corners of the world.

Balthazar BACINONINational Coordinator for the Mobilization of Sustainable Local Capacity

Burundi Red Cross Society

There are a few great features about this certificate of advanced studies:the passion of lecturers for their work, and their ability to make itinfectious! Strategic planning, communication and knowledgemanagement were extremely useful to me. Lots of useful contents andgood methodology. While powerpoint was overused, some lecturers madegood use of other adult learning techniques and I really appreciate theiravailability. Somewhat linked to that is my second point: solidaritybetween students was great and we remain in close touch. Third: I havebeen using the leadership approach as we learned in class in my new job ona daily basis and developing ambitious plans to use this methodology forleadership training in Romania.

Joseph AGUETTANTHead of Delegation

Terre des hommes in Romania


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CAS is an extraordinary experience for mid and senior level NPO professionals,as it exposes and stimulates the participants to what they can expect fromand how to deal with the constantly changing and dynamic non-profitenvironment. Great anduseful insight into multiple and relevant areas as wellas subjects that is conducive to learning by very competent faculty.

Ivane BOCHORISHVILITechnical Officer

World Health Organization

As my organization engaged in a renewal process resulting in a new LWFstrategy 2012-2017 and structural realignment to the new strategy, I found theModern management for NPOs course very valuable in identifying tools formanagement and leadership, particularly during this time of change. The program's blending of professional research and sharing of practicalexperiences from variety of fields and NPO's both by professors andparticipants was a great motivation for me. A one day free of lectures at theend of each module enables participants to challenge and support each otheras they sharpen their thinking,while preparing for exams and project writing.I would definitely recommend this program to those interested in learning thestate-of-the-art of modern management for non-profit organizations.

Musa Panti FILIBUSDirector for the Department for Mission and Development

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF)

This Certificate helps managers to focus,develop,analyze and map theroad orstrategic direction they want to carry their organizations. It definitely

enhances the human resource profile of local managers. I have found thecourses in particular helpful to improve the negotiating skills and presentimportant elements to look at and to analyze before entering into contractsand decision making. It enables managers to successfully engage insustainable collaborative programs.

Kofi ADDOSecretary General

Ghana Red Cross Society



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