Global Affairs and Fundraising Certificate in Fundraising

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The Certificate in Fundraising is designed for those in fundraising, marketing, finance, nonprofit management, and related fields who are interested in gaining a greater understanding of the fundraising profession and complementing their course work with experience in the field. This certificate consists of three required courses and three electives.

Must be completed within

3 years

REQUIRED COURSES

All Courses Required

Fundraising Concepts and Practices

Learn theories and concepts of fundraising, from the basics to new ideas, with applications to practical cases and situations.

2019 Summer

+ 1 more semester

3 sections

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Writing, Messaging, and Communication Strategy for Fundraising

Learn how to create a viable communication strategy for a nonprofit organization—a necessity for fundraising program success.

2019 Summer

+ 1 more semester

2 sections

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Law, Ethics, and Board Governance in Philanthropic Organizations

Examine institutions, processes, and policies related to ethical behavior, legal compliance, and effective governance in the nonprofit sector.

2019 Fall

1 section

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ELECTIVES

Complete 3

Major Gifts for Nonprofit Organizations

Learn about the solicitation process and management tools, such as moves management, prospect research, and identification of major prospects.

1 section

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Perspectives on Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy

Examine the philosophy that motivates corporate and foundation giving, reviewing past and current trends and priorities.

2019 Fall

1 section

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Philanthropy and Fiscal Management

Gain a basic overview of nonprofit financial management, including tax-exempt status, financial statement preparation, and reporting.

2019 Fall

1 section

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Planned Giving

Survey a variety of charitable gift structures, including planned giving, that return significant income and tax benefits to the donor.

2019 Fall

1 section

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Digital Fundraising and Social Media

Examine how online and mobile technologies are changing the ways that donors give money and that organizations raise it.

2019 Summer

1 section

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Annual Appeal Campaigns

Acquire annual appeal process fundamentals and techniques to increase individual donors’ support, and learn how to cultivate new donors.

Prospect Research

This course teaches the practical research skills needed for fundraising.

2019 Summer

1 section

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General Admission Requirements

For those who have completed some college Completion of 32 credits with at least 2 years work experience OR 60 credits with no work experience required

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Fundraising Concepts and Practices

Learn theories and concepts of fundraising, from the basics to new ideas, with applications to practical cases and situations.

2019 Summer

+ 1 more semester

3 sections

View

Writing, Messaging, and Communication Strategy for Fundraising

Learn how to create a viable communication strategy for a nonprofit organization—a necessity for fundraising program success.

2019 Summer

+ 1 more semester

2 sections

View

Law, Ethics, and Board Governance in Philanthropic Organizations

Examine institutions, processes, and policies related to ethical behavior, legal compliance, and effective governance in the nonprofit sector.

2019 Fall

1 section

View

Major Gifts for Nonprofit Organizations

Learn about the solicitation process and management tools, such as moves management, prospect research, and identification of major prospects.

1 section

View

Perspectives on Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy

Examine the philosophy that motivates corporate and foundation giving, reviewing past and current trends and priorities.

2019 Fall

1 section

View

Philanthropy and Fiscal Management

Gain a basic overview of nonprofit financial management, including tax-exempt status, financial statement preparation, and reporting.

2019 Fall

1 section

View

Planned Giving

Survey a variety of charitable gift structures, including planned giving, that return significant income and tax benefits to the donor.

2019 Fall

1 section

View

Digital Fundraising and Social Media

Examine how online and mobile technologies are changing the ways that donors give money and that organizations raise it.

2019 Summer

1 section

View

Annual Appeal Campaigns

Acquire annual appeal process fundamentals and techniques to increase individual donors’ support, and learn how to cultivate new donors.

Prospect Research

This course teaches the practical research skills needed for fundraising.

2019 Summer

1 section

View

Global Affairs and Fundraising Certificate in Fundraising

Must be completed within

Program Curriculum

Program Curriculum

REQUIRED COURSES

All Courses Required

Fundraising Concepts and Practices

Writing, Messaging, and Communication Strategy for Fundraising

Law, Ethics, and Board Governance in Philanthropic Organizations

ELECTIVES

Complete 3

Major Gifts for Nonprofit Organizations

Perspectives on Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy

Philanthropy and Fiscal Management

Planned Giving

Digital Fundraising and Social Media

Annual Appeal Campaigns

Prospect Research

General Admission Requirements

Learn About Instructors

Fundraising Concepts and Practices

Writing, Messaging, and Communication Strategy for Fundraising

Law, Ethics, and Board Governance in Philanthropic Organizations

Major Gifts for Nonprofit Organizations

Perspectives on Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy

Philanthropy and Fiscal Management

Planned Giving

Digital Fundraising and Social Media

Annual Appeal Campaigns

Prospect Research

Global Affairs and Fundraising Certificate in Fundraising

Diploma Description

Must be completed within

Program Curriculum

Program Curriculum

REQUIRED COURSES

All Courses Required

ELECTIVES

Complete 3

General Admission Requirements

Learn About Instructors