CAS |

Certificate of Advanced Studies Certificat de formation continue

Modern Management for Non Profit Organizations

Intensive training

2 weeks

in

June and

2 weeks

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August

2012

Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, University of Geneva

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 Diploma Gestion 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 Frontires Switzerland (MSF), Geneva Khalid SHIBIB, Dr Med, former Coordinator, Health Action in Crisis, World Health Organization, Geneva Thomas STRAUB, Professor, School of Business Administration Fribourg and University of Geneva

Coordinator
Mylne BLANC, University of Geneva

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Intensive training for Non Profit Organization executives to optimize management capacities under complex conditions

The Diploma Gestion et management dans les organismes sans but lucratif (Managing NPOs) at the University of Geneva (http://osbl.unige.ch) that was set up more than ten years ago has helped to identify the needs of NPOs and to develop 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 management capacities under complex conditions. Well known professors and experts have been selected to teach in the various interactive modules. The courses have been developed in such a way as to allow exchanges of experiences with peers. It is also an opportunity to expand the professional network.

on Profit Organizations (NPOs), especially Voluntary and Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), are under rising pressure to better allocate and manage their limited resources in central offices and in the field. An effective and common management approach in complex situations is thus crucial.

Audience
Managers from Central Offices of Non Profit Organizations, Voluntary and Non Governmental Organizations, Program Managers, Project Managers, Field Managers.

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Objective
Improve specific skills and competencies for managing Non Profit Organizations, projects or programs under complex conditions and with limited resources. Create synergies between managerial practices and experiences amongst and within NPOs, in order to develop efficiently and in a 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 method
Taught fully in English, the Certificate is highly participatory and collaborative. The program is a mix of interactive courses with case studies, exchanges and discussions. It is taught in an intercultural context with professionals from different NPO branches.This supports the achievement of the programs objectives.Two hours of reading, preparation, case studies or other homework are required for each class hour.

Evaluation
Evaluation criteria are defined independently for each course and follow the usual University standards. In order to obtain the Certificate, all modules must be successfully completed. To complete one module, students must attend each course, hand in all assignments and write all exams. Each module ends 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 module between 3.0/6.0 and 4.0/6.0 will be accepted. One grade lower than 3.0/6.0 will automatically disqualify a student from obtaining the Certificate.

Certificate awarded
The CAS in Modern Management for Non Profit Organizations will be awarded by the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences of the University of Geneva after successfully completing 6 modules, for a total of 18 ECTS credits. The ECTS Credits gained in this program fulfill the Credits specialization requirements of the 2nd year of the MBA Program of the University of Geneva. Equivalencies are also possible with the Diploma Gestion et management dans les organismes sans but lucratif at the University of Geneva.

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p r o g r a m
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 PM during week days, and from 9:00 AM until 5:30 PM on Saturdays.

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 considering important stakeholdersneeds? How to choose suitable strategic options, alone or in partnerships? How may NPOs performance be measured and managed? June 22, 23, 25, 26

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 various contexts? June 28, 29, 30, July 2

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 both individual 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 and between organizations? August 21, 22, 23, 24

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 risk approach? How to optimize a funding strategy? How to understand the basics of institutional 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 information
Application For registration, please complete the online application form (http://npo.unige.ch) and join a Curriculum Vitae, a copy of your identification card and a letter of interest to: Mylne BLANC University of Geneva Uni-Mail Boulevard du Pont d'Arve 40 CH-1211 Geneva npo@unige.ch Fax: +41 (0)22 379 81 04

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

Fees CHF 6'900.- for the Certificate CHF 1'500.- for individual module Candidates applying for the Certificate will be given priority over candidates applying for a single module.

Location University of Geneva Uni-Mail Boulevard du Pont d'Arve 40 CH-1211 Geneva

Further information
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Short testimonies

After my long NPO work experience, I was eager to find a course that would feed me with theories and models to enhance my reflective abilities while applying my practical experience. Having completed this course, Im definitely glad to be able to converge my knowledge on management of NPOs allowing me to conceptualise within my organization and actively experiment the knowledge in various projects within my portfolio, while lastly supporting other organizations on logistics and management expertise. Jorge MAZUZE Logistics Manager Mdecins Sans Frontires, Switzerland

The courses which I attended in 2010 were very useful and I have been beneficial to other colleagues of the Red Cross in Burundi and others National Societies of East Africa. In brief, this program is extremely important and deserve to be followed by many executives coming from the four corners of the world. Balthazar BACINONI National 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 it infectious! Strategic planning, communication and knowledge management were extremely useful to me. Lots of useful contents and good methodology. While powerpoint was overused, some lecturers made good use of other adult learning techniques and I really appreciate their availability. Somewhat linked to that is my second point: solidarity between students was great and we remain in close touch. Third: I have been using the leadership approach as we learned in class in my new job on a daily basis and developing ambitious plans to use this methodology for leadership training in Romania.

Joseph AGUETTANT Head 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 from and how to deal with the constantly changing and dynamic non-profit environment. Great and useful insight into multiple and relevant areas as well as subjects that is conducive to learning by very competent faculty. Ivane BOCHORISHVILI Technical Officer World Health Organization

As my organization engaged in a renewal process resulting in a new LWF strategy 2012-2017 and structural realignment to the new strategy, I found the Modern management for NPOs course very valuable in identifying tools for management and leadership, particularly during this time of change. The program's blending of professional research and sharing of practical experiences from variety of fields and NPO's both by professors and participants was a great motivation for me. A one day free of lectures at the end of each module enables participants to challenge and support each other as they sharpen their thinking, while preparing for exams and project writing. I would definitely recommend this program to those interested in learning the state-of-the-art of modern management for non-profit organizations. Musa Panti FILIBUS Director for the Department for Mission and Development The Lutheran World Federation (LWF)

This Certificate helps managers to focus, develop, analyze and map the road or strategic direction they want to carry their organizations. It definitely enhances the human resource profile of local managers. I have found the courses in particular helpful to improve the negotiating skills and present important elements to look at and to analyze before entering into contracts and decision making. It enables managers to successfully engage in sustainable collaborative programs.

Kofi ADDO Secretary General Ghana Red Cross Society

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