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Brandon Schembri
I really like the content below. I would agree with those courses as a good backdrop for starting your own non-profit. Additionally, I would add, connect with people who care about the same causes you do in your community. With a little digging, there are probably lots of people who can help you later on after your education. Creating teams or making friends with similar interests goes a long way, and identifying a specific population to assist and make a big difference.
Also, there are some degrees in business, or degrees specifically centered around the community or non-profit work (MPA or Community Leadership) that may be a good training ground for what you are looking for.
Best of luck to you!
Jae Suh
There are several different options you can choose, depending on which area of the non-profit field you are interested in seeking. In general, though, it would be a good idea to have some background in a few different areas, if you were interested in pursuing a long career in non-profit field of work.
Financial Planning, Marketing, and/or Non-profit Law are good courses to take, particularly if you are interested in management and/or administrative roles. If you prefer to work more with potential donors or direct contact with those that your future organization would serve, it wouldn't hurt to take a couple of psychology courses to get you familiarized with working with a variety of potential populations.
Depending on how far into the coursework you may seek, if some schools offer ethics/law type of classes, that would be a helpful course as well, especially if you are interested in venturing into a large company.
I hope this is helpful, and good luck!
