CERTIFICATE IN GRANTMAKING AND FOUNDATIONS

The Certificate in Grantmaking and Foundations is designed for entry to mid-level grantmakers, both professional and volunteer. The curriculum provides a structured program built on the core competencies necessary for philanthropic giving by individuals and grantmaking organizations. This program is the only one of its kind in the United States and addresses a long unmet need--to train grantmakers to give wisely and with more sophistication.

Upon completion of the program, students have:

• Knowledge of the history of philanthropy in America and elsewhere in the world.
• Familiarity with the law, financial structures, and nature of nonprofits and NGOs.
• Familiarity with best practices, values, and ethics of grantmaking and philanthropy.
• Knowledge skills and strategies in grantmaking, as well as current trends.
• Familiarity with how to evaluate grants and the role of the grantmaker.

This certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete seven courses--five required and two electives (or the equivalent). A B-plus or higher average is required for certificate eligibility. Advisement is available to help you make the optimal choice of courses for your career goals.

* Any of the Strategic Grantmaking I courses may fulfill the required course requirement, but students have the option to take a second one as an elective.** Counts as one half of an elective.*** This course fulfills the equivalent of Foundations of Philanthropy and Grantmaking/X39.9010 and Strategic Grantmaking I/X39.9025 requirements.

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COURSE CHECK LIST			COURSE NO.	PRICE
Required Courses (5 of these courses are required)
	Foundations of Philanthropy and Grantmaking In the United States, virtually everyone is asked to be charitable, but not everyone knows how to be philanthropic. Whether you work for a grantmaking... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9010	$500
	Program Evaluation and Grantmaking After funders make a grant, they often fund evaluation mechanisms, as well, to determine the effectiveness, outcomes, and possible replicability of the grant. This course... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9015	$250
	Strategic Grantmaking I Designed for the grantmaker, this interactive workshop provides an introduction to the grantmaking process using the case-study method. Topics include setting priorities, developing a style... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9025	$300
	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
	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
	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
Electives (2 of these courses are required)
	Strategic Grantmaking I: Philanthropy to Promote Solutions to Global Warming		X39.9012	*
	Advanced Topics in Grantmaking Strategies Partnerships among funders and nonprofit organizations can enhance the quality of projects by combining resources and knowledge to fortify project impact. Such collaborations must be... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9023	$400
	The Art of the Grant		X39.9024	*
	Strategic Grantmaking II--Advanced Seminar		X39.9026	*
	Mini-Intensive for New Philanthropists and Grantmakers Immerse yourself in a comprehensive learning experience and fuel your passion for grantmaking and private philanthropy. Faculty and guest speakers from throughout the philanthropic community... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9029	$1,600
	Strategic Grantmaking I: Arts Funding		X39.9107	*
	Strategic Grantmaking I: Corporate Grantmaking In today¿s troubled times, it is becoming increasingly imperative that a company¿s corporate citizenship program be strategic and tied to business goals while meeting community... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9108	$400
	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
	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
	Talking the Talk: Communications Skills for Grantmakers Philanthropy professionals today must be sophisticated communicators. Learn to communicate more effectively with a variety of key stakeholders, including grantees, boards of directors, senior management,... (click on course name to read more)		X39.9316	$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

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