CERTIFICATE IN FUNDRAISING

The Certificate in Fundraising is designed for those in fundraising, marketing, finance, nonprofit management, and other fields who are looking to gain a greater understanding of the fundraising profession and complement their classwork through their employment.

Upon completion of the certificate, students have:

• A practical knowledge of all aspects of fundraising.
• The ability to create a development plan for a nonprofit organization.
• An understanding of ethical and legal issues for fundraisers and board members.
• Knowledge of many New York and federal laws governing nonprofit organizations.

This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete seven courses--two required, three core, and two electives for the traditional certificate or the Accelerated Certificate Winter Session intensive. A B average is required to be eligible for the certificate. Substitutions may be made with permission of the program director.

To be eligible for the Accelerated Certificate, students must have completed prerequisite courses Fundraising Concepts and Practices/X39.9002 or 9100 and Ethics and Laws of Nonprofts/X39.9215 or 9225.

This certificate has been restructured. Students who began this certificate prior to spring 2008 have four years to complete their certificate according to the requirements in the SCPS bulletin the semester they began. For more information, call the Heyman Center at (212) 998-6770.

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COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Required Courses (2 of these courses are required)
	Fundraising Concepts and Practices: Online This online course is an introduction to all facets of fundraising: the annual fund, working with volunteers, writing successful proposals, capital campaigns, special events, board... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9002	$500
	Fundraising Concepts and Practices: Develop a Fundraising Plan 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... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9100	$500
	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. Address the responsibility of... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9215	$450
	Ethics and Laws of Nonprofits: Online This online course reviews legal issues, New York State and federal laws and regulations, and the importance of ethics in fundraising. Since New York State... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9225	$300
Core Courses (Choose three) (3 of these courses are required)
	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	$500
	Analyzing and Understanding Nonprofit Financial Statements With corporate accounting practices under increasing scrutiny, it is important for nonprofit managers and board members to become familiar with financial reports and understand how... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9110	$450
	The Annual Appeal An annual gift is one that is expected from the same donor every year, and the annual appeal is the fundraising program specifically designed to... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9115	$450
	Management Principles for Nonprofit 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	$450
	Major Gift Fundraising: The Art and the Science Individual giving accounts for most charitable gifts in the United States, a trend evidenced by the proliferation of major gift programs around the country. This... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9240	$450
	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 experiencing what it's like... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9300	$450
	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	$450
	Major Gifts and Capital Campaigns Individual giving powers philanthropy, accounting for the most dollars given in any year. The largest gifts--major gifts--sustain and uplift organizations. Ultimately, the strength of a... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9310	$670
	Strategies and Trends in Internet Fundraising As Americans turn increasingly online for information, communication, and transactions, nonprofits are using digital tools to acquire and serve donors. This seminar looks at case... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9335	$250
	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	$250
	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	$300
Electives (Choose two) (4 of these courses are required)
	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	$400
	Managing the Small Development Office		X39.9006	*
	Is My Project Fundable? Improving Access to Government Funding Become familiar with the navigational tools required to understand state and federal funding processes; work with elected officials and case studies; address project management issues;... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9007	$250
	Beyond Grants, Contributions, and Special Events: Developing Earned Income Strategies		X39.9016	*
	Healthcare and Philanthropy With healthcare philanthropy becoming one of the fastest growing career fields, learn how healthcare and the role of fundraising intersect and challenge contemporary thinking. The... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9017	$400
	Getting the Big Funders to Sign Onto Your Special Event		X39.9018	*
	Fundraising Through Special Events		X39.9102	*
	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 their knowledge of the legal and ethical considerations of fundraising.... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9120	$450
	Psychology of Philanthropy This course offers a unique understanding of the psychology of the philanthropic process, to help fundraisers develop strategies to see themselves through the eyes (and... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9146	$300
	Role of the Nonprofit Organization in Society The nonprofit sector is a major economic and social force. In New York alone, it is the fastest-growing source of jobs and will most likely... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9150	$400
	America's Philanthropic History and Its Power for Today's Fundraisers and Grantmakers This seminar is designed for CEOs, senior development officers, trustees, board members, and other volunteers of non-profit organizations. Participants learn how to apply the lessons... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9160	$500
	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	$250
	How to Start and Operate a Nonprofit If you have thought about starting a nonprofit organization, you probably have considered its mission and goals, or even its name, but more difficult are... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9214	$350
	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	$450
	Women in Philanthropy Women control more than 51 percent of privately held wealth in the U.S., yet they are largely neglected by fundraisers. We address this problem and... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9405	$250
	Global Philanthropy and Civil Society This course examines the nonprofit sector and all its components, from individuals to organized philanthropy, on the common good and the strengthening of democracy. Students... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9406	$350
Accelerated Winter Session (1 of these courses are required)
	Accelerated Certificate in Fundraising This popular program provides a comprehensive grounding in fundraising in an economical, five course, week-long session in January. Take individual courses or all five and... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9500	$1,400

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