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

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

3. 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!

4. NEW Certificate in Nonprofit Sector Leadership & Innovation (NSLI)
Credit hours
Required courses – students must take the following 4 courses
3.0
NSLI Nonprofit Sector Foundations (IDS 290AA Nonprofit & Voluntary Organizations)
NSLI Nonprofit Management
NSLI 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 Nonprofit Program Planning and Evaluation
NSLI Nonprofit Advocacy and Community Development
NSLI Financial Management and Philanthropy
BUS Introduction to Business
SRS Governance and Legal Issues in Third Sector Organizations
BUS Introduction to Organizational Behaviour
IDS Contemporary Issues
SOC The Sociology of Indigenous People in Canada
PSCI People, Power and Politics: An Introduction
IS Nongovernmental Organizations Crossing Borders
PHIL Professional Ethics
PHIL Contemporary Moral Issues

5. 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

6. Thank you! For further information about VSSN,
please visit the website at
Thank you!