In this course, you will gain an introduction to the basic terminology and concepts in the field, along with an overview of the development cycle from identification and cultivation through stewardship and recognition. You will learn how to develop a case for support, identify and assess prospective donors, match a donor’s interests and needs with your organization’s mission and goals, recognize planned giving benefits to your donors, structure a successful solicitation, and respond to ethical dilemmas. You’ll also examine career opportunities in the field, along with contemporary issues and trends confronting today’s fundraising managers. Throughout the course you’ll gain hands-on practice developing an array of written products for your fundraising and development portfolio.
This course is part of the Fundraising and Development Specialization
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Fundraising and Philanthropy
Case for Support, Prospect Identification, and Annual Giving
Major Gift, Planned Giving, Foundations and Corporate Giving Programs
Donor Relations and Fundraising Campaigns
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- 5 stars74.36%
- 4 stars20.58%
- 3 stars3.78%
- 1 star1.26%
TOP REVIEWS FROM FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATIONS
Not only this course is interesting and covers everything you need to know, but this is also very operational and you can use it right away in real life. I highly recommend it.
I really enjoyed the course and hope to advance my career with what I learnt in it.
Thorough, comprehensive course introducing the fundamentals of fundraising and development.
Great overview! I refreshed on basics and learned some new things. The only con for me was that the peer-graded assignments were sometimes difficult to get peers to grade on time.
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