Voluntary Sector Studies Network at Luther College at the University of Regina Jennifer Billan September 2016

The Voluntary Sector employs 2 million Canadians has $176 billion in annual revenues includes a very diverse group of over 170,000 organizations

Examples of careers in the sector Executive director, program manager, communications specialist, financial officer, chief scientist, HR manager, IT coordinator, research director, marketing coordinator, policy analyst, and many more!

NEW Certificate in Nonprofit Sector Leadership & Innovation (NSLI) Credit hours Required courses – students must take the following 4 courses 3.0 NSLI 200 - Nonprofit Sector Foundations (IDS 290AA Nonprofit & Voluntary Organizations) NSLI 300 - Nonprofit Management NSLI 310 - Nonprofit Human Resources NSLI 330 – Nonprofit Communications   Electives – students should choose 1 of the following (or other course as approved—consult with your academic advisor/CCE) NSLI 340 - Nonprofit Program Planning and Evaluation NSLI 320 - Nonprofit Advocacy and Community Development NSLI 350 - Financial Management and Philanthropy BUS 100 - Introduction to Business SRS 340 - Governance and Legal Issues in Third Sector Organizations BUS 260 - Introduction to Organizational Behaviour IDS 101 - Contemporary Issues SOC 214 - The Sociology of Indigenous People in Canada PSCI 100 - People, Power and Politics: An Introduction IS 302 - Nongovernmental Organizations Crossing Borders PHIL 276 - Professional Ethics PHIL 272 - Contemporary Moral Issues

Link skilled graduates to careers in the sector Help students develop a breadth of practical knowledge and skills relevant to any career working with people Encourage critical analysis of important and current issues Foster volunteer involvement in our communities

Thank you! For further information about VSSN, please visit the website at www.luthercollege.edu/vssn Thank you!