This course seeks to challenge the systemic impact of venture philanthropy and empower access by applying an Indigenous-centric approach marked by democratizing, revitalizing, and reframing.

Financial management is a central function of successful arts management. It is the foundation in which human, physical, and financial resources are maintained and monitored. In the nonprofit sector, the relationship of "mission to money" is a key conceptual framework that must be understood by arts managers and will be emphasized in this course. In addition, arts managers are the source of financial information to both internal and external stakeholders, and successful financial analysis is essential for sound strategic planning and governance.

The competitive grant proposal process is the ultimate exercise in organizational capacity, yet the process itself can be elusive. In AAD 542 Grant Writing for Nonprofit Organizations, students will develop proposal writing, development, and research skills. Specific topics will include writing style and format, advanced analysis of tone, institutional prospect research, program design, strategic planning, building a case for support, identifying funding sources, creating the letter of intent, evaluation, sustainability, organizational capacity, and grant writing ethics.

A seminar which covers special topics in arts administration. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 credits when identified by different subtitles.

The arts and artists have influenced concepts of love, war, religion, race, ethnicity, and gender and have helped societies face problems, celebrate accomplishments, mourn losses, beautify environments, and drive economies. The course allows students to investigate the intersection of arts and civic life. Through the exploration of topics including the intrinsic and extrinsic value of the arts; and social, economic, and political trends, students will learn the role of the arts and artists in historical and contemporary society.