This Graduate Certificate in Fundraising and Development is designed to prepare students for a career in fundraising and development roles, or provide a transition for a more comprehensive curriculum within the Master of Science in Nonprofit Management. The certificate seeks to provide expert-level skills to students who want to gain experience with the fundraising and development fields using current industry tools and techniques through a student-centered curriculum. Courses are designed to provide a solid foundation of knowledge on fundraising and development, which are areas in the nonprofit field experiencing growth and increased career opportunities.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NPM 6130 | Fundraising and Development for Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| NPM 6140 | Grant and Report Writing | 3 |
| NPM 6220 | Donor Research and Management | 3 |
| NPM 6230 | Measuring Social Impact | 3 |
| NPM 6240 | Managing the Annual Fund | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Choose from the following: | 1 | |
| Cultural Communications Lab | ||
| Experiential Learning Projects for Professionals | ||
| Writing Lab | ||
| Strategic Management for the Nonprofit Sector | ||
| Social Value Investing and Effective Partnerships | ||
| Project | ||
| Communications Technology Lab | ||
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
16 total quarter hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required