Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen NovoEd Lecturer in Business Strategy Philanthropy University Stanford Graduate School of Business Q1 2016 Technology and the 21st Century Nonprofit COURSE SYLLABUS "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower." – Steve Jobs “Harnessing technology can dramatically increase our ability to develop scalable solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems. All the technology tools we need are in our hands right now. What are we waiting for?” – Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen, “Disruption for Good” Instructor: Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen Contact Information: Joey Gutierrez Chief of Staff Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen Foundation
[email protected] (650) 847-0046 1. COURSE DESCRIPTION Technology and the 21st Century Nonprofit will equip nonprofit managers and leaders with an understanding of the four core ways in which technology is dramatically reshaping the social sector and prime them for further developments in this space. Students who complete the course will learn tactics to capitalize on these trends through readings, discussions and videos as well as guest lectures from leaders who are successfully using technology to scale their impact. Course topics will include stakeholder outreach, harnessing new technologies for social change and managing information, data and innovation. This course will support the creation of a community of practice among its students whereby course participants can brainstorm and iterate on how to apply course learnings to meet their specific organizational objectives. 2. COURSE STRUCTURE The class will combine lectures, case studies, guest speakers and group work. Case studies will be taken from the case portfolio that Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen created for the Stanford GSB. The protagonists in each case study and other leaders from technology, business and the social sector will be featured as guest speakers to share their personal stories and innovative approaches directly with students.