Vocabulary for Describing Social Work and Nonprofit Management

Objective:
Students will be able to identify and understand the various terms associated with social work and nonprofit management.

Materials:
Whiteboard, markers, worksheets, handouts

Warm-Up Activity:
Students will brainstorm common terms related to social work and nonprofit management.

Vocabulary:

1. Advocacy: Working to support a cause or group, often in a public setting.
2. Diversity: Recognizing, understanding, and appreciating differences in individuals and groups.
3. Empowerment: Strengthening individuals and groups to take control over their own lives.
4. Grant: A sum of money given by a government or foundation for a specific purpose.
5. Inclusion: Involving individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives in decision-making processes.
6. Philanthropy: The practice of donating or giving money and time to support charitable causes.
7. Poverty: A lack of resources and income that prevents individuals and families from meeting their basic needs.
8. Social entrepreneurship: Combining entrepreneurial approaches to create social change.

Review Activity:
Students will complete a worksheet that includes questions about each of the vocabulary words.

Conclusion:
Students will discuss ways to use the words in a real-world context.

Summary:

• Objective: Students will be able to identify and understand the various terms associated with social work and nonprofit management.
• Materials: Whiteboard, markers, worksheets, handouts
• Warm-Up Activity: Students will brainstorm common terms related to social work and nonprofit management.
• Vocabulary: 8 terms related to social work and nonprofit management.
• Review Activity: Students will complete a worksheet that includes questions about each of the vocabulary words.
• Conclusion: Students will discuss ways to use the words in a real-world context.