Required Courses
Fundraising Concepts and Practices: Develop a Fundraising Plan
Learn theories and concepts of fundraising--from the basics to new ideas with applications to real cases and situations, including profiles of donors and recipients, the...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9100
$750
Ethics and Laws of Nonprofits
While the overwhelming majority of fundraisers are honest, any hint of subterfuge or abuse taints the profession and chills donor generosity. This course is required...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9215
$500
Ethics and Laws of Nonprofits--Online
While the overwhelming numbers of fundraisers are honest, any hint of subterfuge or abuse taints the profession and chills donor generosity. This course reviews legal...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9225
$350
Core Courses (Choose three)
Grant Proposal Writing
Get acquainted with the strategies and processes of writing an effective proposal to a foundation, corporation, or individual. We concentrate on the elements and characteristics...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9105
$750
Analyzing and Understanding Nonprofit Financial Statements
With corporate accounting practices drawing more and more scrutiny, it is increasingly important for nonprofit managers and board members to become familiar with financial reports...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9110
$720
The Annual Appeal
An annual gift is one that is expected from the same donor every year. The Annual Appeal is the fundraising program specifically designed to generate,...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9115
$750
Management Principles for Fundraising and Philanthropic Organizations
Effectively managing fundraising and philanthropic organizations is the key to meeting goals, motivating employees, inspiring your board, and building public trust. Whether you manage one...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9203
$700
Major Gift Fundraising: The Art and the Science
Individual giving accounts for most charitable gifts in the United States, a trend that is responsible for the proliferation of major gift programs around the...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9240
$550
Corporate and Foundation Fundraising
This course is designed for individuals who want to gain experience in hands-on corporate and foundation fundraising, leading development teams, and seeing what it's like...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9300
$600
Planned Giving
Survey a variety of charitable gift structures that return significant income and tax benefits to the donor. Lectures, case studies, and role- playing illustrate the...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9305
$700
Capital Campaign
Join Laurence Pagnoni for an interactive course as attendees' real dilemmas are explored. Topics include case statement preparation, board involvement, how (and if) to select...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9310
$670
Technology for Fundraising
Understanding the importance and uses of technology in fundraising is essential for anyone interested in the field. Develop the practical knowledge necessary to make informed...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9980
$200
Fundraising Research and Information Management
To help your organization flourish, you need to know how to locate and use tools that identify and evaluate prospects and track donors. This course...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9982
$350
Electives (Choose two)
How to Be a Successful Fundraiser
Fundraising is an exciting profession, offering meaningful job opportunities across a wide range of institutions, agencies, and organizations in both the public and private sectors....(click on course name to read more)
X39.9000
$500
The Principles of Successful Fundraising - Online
This course is an introduction to all facets of fundraising: the annual fund, working with volunteers, writing successful proposals, capital campaigns, special events, board relations,...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9002
$750
Creating and Sustaining a Fundraising Board
X39.9004
*
Managing the Small Development Office
X39.9006
*
Government Funding
Learn to research and develop proposals for local, state, and federal funding sources--including the earmarks which are an increasingly large part of government funding. Learn...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9007
$300
Beyond Grants, Contributions, and Special Events: Developing Earned Income Strategies
X39.9016
*
Healthcare Philanthropy
X39.9017
*
Perspectives on Leadership and the Art of the Ask in Special Events Fundraising
X39.9018
*
Political Fundraising and Presidential Politics
From billionaire bundlers to legions of loyal online contributors, the face of political fundraising in the presidential fundraising cycle has changed radically. Learn about the...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9020
$300
Fundraising Through Special Events
Development professionals often look to special events to garner support for a cause or for annual operations. But before going the special event route, they...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9102
$300
Stewardship: The Art of Thanking Donors
X39.9106
*
Law of Nonprofit Management
This course enables fundraisers, board members, staff, and volunteers of nonprofit tax-exempt organizations to develop knowledge of the legal and ethical considerations of fundraising. Topics...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9120
$575
Psychology of Philanthropy
This seminar offers a unique understanding of the philanthropic process from a clinical psychologist who heads a foundation. The course helps fundraisers develop strategies by...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9146
$350
Role of the Nonprofit Organization in Society
X39.9150
*
America's Philanthropic History and Its Power for Today's Fundraisers and Grantmakers
X39.9160
*
Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations for Nonprofits
X39.9200
*
Direct Marketing for Fundraising
X39.9207
*
Direct Mail Fundraising
X39.9210
*
Using Social Networks and New Media Technologies in Your Nonprofit
Donors, volunteers and staff are using technologies, from Facebook to Weblogs, to connect, communicate, learn and inform. What are these new social media tools, and...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9211
$400
How to Start and Operate a Nonprofit
If you have thought about starting a nonprofit organization, you probably have considered its mission and goals as well as a possible name. More difficult...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9214
$400
Art of the Ask: From the Perspectives of Professionals and Philanthropists
'Asking' for a gift is both an art and a science. Without an understanding of the most effective methods of asking for financial support, no...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9220
$525
Strategies and Trends in Internet Fundraising
As Americans turn increasingly to the Internet for information, communication, and transactions, nonprofits are using online tools to acquire and serve donors. This seminar looks...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9335
$300
Women in Philanthropy
Women control more than 51 percent of privately held wealth in the U.S. yet they are largely neglected by fundraisers who are women and make...(click on course name to read more)
X39.9405
$300
Global Philanthropy
An in-depth understanding of global philanthropy is necessary to stay ahead of the curve. While the U.S. is still the leader in philanthropy, the rest of the world is quickly catching up. Through the examination of case studies and presentations by expert guest speakers, the class will explore trends and challenges in international philanthropy and fundraising, cross-cultural issues, examples of fundraising undertaken by organizations abroad, successful international New Philanthropy models (Social Entrepreneurship, Microfinance), trends in international foundation and corporate giving, U.S. organizations raising funds abroad, cross-border giving, and "Friends of" organizations.
Guest Speakers:
Shira Rohde , Pfizer Global Health Fellow in Zambia; Member of the Board of Directors of the Flip Flop Foundation that provides flip flops, clothing, health & hygiene supplies, food, blankets & bedsheets, school supplies, and other basic necessities to disadvantaged children in Zambia. Conrad Person , Director of International Programs and Product Giving, Johnson & Johnson Antonie de Jong , United Nations Development Fund for Women, Advisor on Outreach and Business Development David McDougall , ASA Foundation International (Microfinance) Sarah Atwood , Development and Programs Associate, Near East FoundationAlex Papachristou , President, Near East FoundationDonald Orloski , Global Health Fellow, Pfizer (click on course name to read more)
X39.9406
$350
