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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

Program Curriculum

COURSES THAT GIVE YOU THE SKILLS AND TRAINING YOU NEED TO START YOUR NEW CAREER

Program Curriculum

COURSES THAT PROVIDE FOUNDATIONAL INFORMATION IN THE FIELD WITH OPTIONS TO SPECIALIZE IN AN AREA RELEVANT TO YOUR NEEDS

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 Spring
+ 1 more semester
2 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 Spring
+ 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 Spring
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.

Perspectives on Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy

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

2019 Spring
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.

Planned Giving

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

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 Spring
+ 1 more semester
2 sections
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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.

2019 Spring
1 section
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Prospect Research

This course teaches the practical research skills needed for fundraising.

2019 Spring
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 Spring
+ 1 more semester
2 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 Spring
+ 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 Spring
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.

Perspectives on Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy

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

2019 Spring
1 section
View

Philanthropy and Fiscal Management

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

Planned Giving

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

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 Spring
+ 1 more semester
2 sections
View

Annual Appeal Campaigns

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

2019 Spring
1 section
View

Prospect Research

This course teaches the practical research skills needed for fundraising.

2019 Spring
1 section
View