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M.S. in Fundraising and Grantmaking

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS


The curriculum for the Master of Science in Fundraising and Grantmaking is continually re-evaluated and updated in response to industry needs to provide the most up-to-date and relevant course of study. 

 

 

Core Courses

(19 credits)  All six courses are required.

Theory and Practice in Fundraising / Y39.1005 ** 3
Theory and Practice in Grantmaking / Y39.1010 ** 3
History and Philosophy of Philanthropy in the United States / Y39.1000 3
Ethics, Law, and Board Governance in Philanthropic Organizations / Y39.1015 3
Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy / Y39.1030 3
Financial Management for Public, Nonprofit, and Health Organizations / P11.1021 * 4

Concentrations

Students must take all 3 courses from their selected concentration.

Concentration in Fundraising

Your Strategic Technology Plan and Informed Fundraising / Y39.2010 3
Annual, Capital Campaigns and Major Gifts / Y39.2005 3
Planned Giving / Y39.2000 3

OR

Concentration in Grantmaking

Strategic Grantmaking / Y39.2100 3
Topics in Contemporary Grantmaking / Y39.2105 3
Proposal Review and Program Assessment / Y39.2110 3

Electives

A minimum of 7 credits must be taken from this list. Electives are required for both concentrations.

Globalization and Philanthropy / Y39.3025 3
Gender and Cultural History of Philanthropy / Y39.3015 3
Strategic Approach to Government Relations and Government Grants / Y39.3020 3
Psychology of Philanthropy / Y39.3035 3
Statistical Methods for Public, Nonprofit, and Health Management / P11.1011 * 4
Managing Public Service Organizations / P11.1020 * 4
Marketing for Nonprofit Organizations / P11.2119 * 4
Foundations of Nonprofit Management / P11.2125 * 4
Nonprofit Governance / P11.4135 * 2
Independent Study (Director’s Approval Required) / Y39.3900 1-3
Internship in Fundraising or Grantmaking / Y39.3910 1-3

Capstone

Students take the Thesis Research Project. (4 credits)

Capstone Project: Thesis Research Project / Y39.1900 4
 

*   This course is offered through the NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.

** Theory and Practice in Fundraising (Y39.1005) and Theory and Practice in Grantmaking (Y39.1010) are prerequisites for all other courses in this program. After completion of these courses, students may then enroll for other program courses.