Human Resource and Volunteer Management for the Nonprofit-Sector

22M1104

Master

English

5.0

only winterterm

1 semester

Students are able to grasp the theoretical and practical implications of strategic human resource and volunteer management, and apply them to the practical context of the nonprofit-sector.

1. Introduction to human resources management in the NPO sector 1.1 Distinction between human resources administration and human resources management 1.2. Trends in human resources management in the third sector 1.3. Definition and distinction between full-time employees and volunteers
2. Leading and motivating full-time employees and volunteers 2.1. Leadership of volunteers as opposed to full-time employees 2.3. Motivation theories and their application in the NPO sector 2.4. Motivating volunteers 2.5. Social entrepreneurs as new leaders in the NPO sector
3. Recruitment and retention of volunteers
4. Human resources development for full-time employees and volunteers
5. Employer branding

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Homework / Assignment or
• Oral presentation, with written elaboration or
• Written examination

Written exam: see applicable study regulations
Report: approx. 15-45 minutes with a written paper of about 5 to 15 pages
Written assignment: approx. 10-20 pages

The requirements are specified in the relevant class.

none

Students who have successfully completed this module are familiar with the various methods of strategic human resources and volunteer management.

Students possess a comprehensive knowledge of the issues of full-time and voluntary work in the NPO sector; they have acquired an understanding of the different approaches required for these two groups.

Students can assess the extent to which business models and theories can be adapted to the non-profit sector, as well as critically question existing methods.

Students who have successfully completed this module are able to transfer methods of strategic human resources and volunteer management to examples of application in the enterprise.

Students learn to analyze existing models and to reflect on the extent to which they are consistent with current social and economic models.

Students are able to assess and analyze political and social discourse on the issues of entrepreneurship, volunteering, and full-time employment, and are able to take a stance on these issues.

The aim is to train value-oriented and forward-looking managers who have gained a deep understanding of the importance of human resources work and can apply this knowledge in their future careers.

Reference is made to the current program schedule.

• Management in Nonprofit-Organisations M.A. (01.09.2024)

• Birnkraut, Gesa

• Birnkraut, Gesa

Dominik Thiering