EMGT 6615 - Donation Management

Prerequisite: EMGT 6601. Students in this course will explore the intricate dynamics of managing donations following local, national, and international disasters. Students will relate their own notions of giving and receiving to how, why, and what people donate to disaster victims. Through case studies, they will analyze the challenges faced by governmental and non-profit organizations in sorting donations, storing donations, dispensing donations, and disposing of unwanted donations. Evaluation of strategies used by these organizations will enable students to think critically about how donations help and hinder disaster recovery efforts. 3 credits.