The core of the policy brief, this 3–4-page segment introduces, explains, and defends your chosen policy solution. Your approach in this segment will depend on whether the chosen solution is an existing proposal in public debate, one of your own design, or a hybrid (i.e., you have modified an existing proposal). Discuss what you anticipate to be the advantages as well as disadvantages of the […]

It is difficult to assess the independent effect of public opinions on shaping public policy.  Public policy often differs from national opinion polls, and the Constitution contains no provision for national referenda on policy issues.  The public does not have opinions on many policy questions, public opinion is unstable, and decision makers can easily misinterpret as well as manipulate public opinion.  Public policy is more […]

Accurate data is at the heart of any successful development program. However, donor management permits users to retrieve sensitive and confidential donor information. As nonprofit agencies enter into cause-related marketing agreements, lending their names and reputation to corporations becomes a major topic of discussion. Major gift fundraising can be one of the most cost-effective resource development strategies.

As part of the course project in Week 3, you need to research any recent ethical issues faced by your selected NPO from W1 Assignment 3. Consider any ethical issues that relate to personnel, including boards, staff, and volunteers. In addition, you need to consider any programmatic or operational issues. Identify one or more Web sites or other books that may assist you in developing […]

The debate topic will be centered on the content for this week but will include current issues that are happening in politics and government. It is essential to follow the debate guidelines set up in Week 1 and participate fully in the debate process. Remember debating is not about who is right or wrong, but who can express their ideas in a professional manner using […]

1.      Review the case Connecticut Department of Public Safety v. Doe (2003) in your text. In your response, explain why John Doe believed his due process rights had been violated. What were his main arguments? Did the Supreme Court agree with Doe, or did it agree with the State of Connecticut? Do you think that the Constitution should afford due process rights to sex offenders who have […]

Guidelines The main elements of the research paper will include: Topic Selection:  Research topics must be objective in their presentation of the material. A list of possible topic ideas found below can be used as a resource when choosing a topic. You will need to present and support a conclusion about the topic.  If the topic is one on which people have differing […]

Examine the U.S. Government’s support during the Great Depression for programs, such as the Federal Arts Project, the Federal Writers’ Project, and other such efforts. Determine whether or not such projects were good government investments during those hard times, and provide two (2) examples that support your viewpoint. Determine in what ways the U.S. government currently tries to support the arts.

Recently there was a debate over DOMA in this country. Discuss the relevant ethical and constitutional arguments on both sides of the debate on this issue. On the basis of your ethical discussion which side would you argue should have prevailed? On the basis of your constitutional discussion which side would you argue should have prevailed? Which side did prevail? How do you account for […]

you will post on a current political issue that interests you and begin the weekly debates. The debate topic will be centered on the content for this week but will include current issues that are happening in politics and government. It is essential to follow the debate guidelines set up in Week 1 and participate fully in the debate process. Remember debating is not about […]