Fundraising
This Certificate Program is designed for those who are not full-time fundraising professionals, or not formally trained in fundraising, but seek instruction in the basic skills and methods of resource development. With its strong grounding in the concepts, trends and practices that guide successful and ethical fundraising, you will become versed in the full processes of this desired skill. The program is also useful for those who assist with fundraising and for executive directors and board members who seek increased confidence and knowledge to support their roles as fundraisers for their causes.
From introductory level courses that emphasize program strategy, management practices and mission, to a progression toward advanced level courses that focus on each of the major fundraising strategies, you will gain knowledge that will enable you to design and execute each activity. The Certificate culminates with the steps toward developing a fundraising plan.
This Certificate is worth 5.4 Continuing Education Units from the La Salle University School of Business, 54 CFRE Points and requires nine courses, listed below:
- Fundamentals of Fundraising
- Managing the Contribution – From the Development & Finance Perspectives
- Guide to Finding & Getting Grants
- Building an Individual and Major Gifts Campaign
- Organizing Successful Special Events
- Maximizing Fund Development through Effective Communications
- Creating a Strong Corporate Sponsorship Program
- Planned Giving: Realizing the Potential
- The Fundraising Plan – Putting all the Pieces Together
Certificate in Fundraising – Fact Sheet
Compare us to the Competition
Our Program | Other Programs |
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|---|---|---|
| Hours of Instruction | 54 | 30 |
| CEU's & CFRE's Earned | 54/54 | 30/30 |
| Cost per Hour for Members | $17.50 | $21.00 |
MORE PLUSES
Ours: Flexible schedule with up to 3 years to complete
Ours: More than 30 years of experience behind us
Ours: Certification in Fundraising from the Nonprofit Center at La Salle University’s School of Business
Ours: Additional learning opportunities to reinforce skills with our economical “Shoestring” and “What’s Next” series
Ours: The ability to mix-and-match with courses in other nonprofit disciplines to “build your own certificate” that meets your needs and goals
