Fundraising Management
The SBNM's certificate programs are designed for professionals who wish to sharpen their skills and knowledge in a specific content area in a short, cost-effective manner.
Certificate programs may be completed in 6-12 months, and all certificate courses may be applied to any of the SBNM's graduate degrees. Students pursue certificate programs for a variety of reasons, including:
- to acquire more advanced knowledge and update existing skills
- to augment their SBNM degree with an area of specialization
- to facilitate a career transition to a new field
Certificate in Fundraising Management
As government and corporate funding decreases and social needs increase, successful management of fundraising strategies has become more important than ever for nonprofit organizations. The certificate in fundraising management provides you with broad preparation in fundraising theory and includes in-depth instruction in fundraising strategy, implementation, and practice.
The certificate may be completed entirely face-to-face, entirely online, or a combination of both.
Key Topics
- The history and evolution of philanthropy in the United States
- The fundraising process
- The role of planned giving programs and capital campaigns in organizations
- Grant writing and major gifts solicitations
Key Takeaways
- Learn how to build a convincing case for financial support
- Select the donors and markets that best fit your organization's mission
- Learn how to develop a capital campaign, solicit major gifts, and build an annual fund donor base that you can count on every year
- Understand how to manage the fundraising process from prospect research to gift receipt
- Develop and hone grant writing skills for foundations, corporations, and government agenices
Courses
- SBNM 5770 Fundraising Principles for Nonprofits
- SBNM 5771 Annual and Major Gift Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations
- SBNM 5772 Capital Campaigns for Nonprofit Organizations
- SBNM 5773 Grant Writing for Foundations and Corporations
- SBNM 5774 Planned Giving for Nonprofit Organizations