Fundraising Concepts and Practices

Learn theories and concepts of fundraising, from the basics to new ideas, with applications to practical cases and situations. Profiles of donors and recipients, the psychology of giving, feasibility studies, and the roles of the executive director and the board in fundraising all are discussed. This course also covers skills in major donor solicitations, methods of ongoing fundraising, corporate and foundation fundraising, deferred giving, ethics, and special campaigns. In class, select a nonprofit to apply these topics to and ultimately compose a development plan for the organization.

Note: Full participation in Fundraising Concepts and Practices is applicable for 20 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

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