Spring 2010 Courses
Course scheduling is subject to change. Days, times, instructors, class locations, and call numbers are available on the Directory of Classes.
Fall course information begins posting to the Directory of Classes in February; Summer course information begins posting in March; Spring course information begins posting in June. For course information missing from the Directory of Classes after these general dates, please contact the department or program.
- FUND K4320. Nonprofit Financial Management. 3 pts.
- FUND K4360. Grants. 3 pts.
- FUND W4370. Foundations of Fundraising and Development. 3 pts.
- FUND W4380. Annual Campaigns. 3 pts.
- FUND K4390. Advanced Fundraising Project. 3 pts.
- FUND K5150. Seminar in Fundraising. 3 pts.
FUND K4320. Nonprofit Financial Management. 3 pts.
Description
This course is intended for members of nonprofit organizations who must understand and apply financial knowledge in their management and governance roles. It covers cash-flow analysis, budgeting, fund accounting, cost accounting (determining costs for programs and services), and understanding financial statements, including balance sheets, cash-flow statements, statements of activity, and operating and capital budgets.
FUND K4360. Grants. 3 pts.
Description
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the grants process, with specific reference to the research, writing, and managing of a range of grant types. The grants process is considered within the context of an institution’s total fundraising strategy. The course covers the range of possible grant-giving institutions, including government, corporate, and foundation, as well as the various types of grants, such as challenge, and their respective considerations for the fundraiser and non-profit institution. Emphasis is placed on developing competitive proposals, accurate budgets, and appropriate systems of administration.
FUND W4370. Foundations of Fundraising and Development. 3 pts.
Description
Management foundation courses. This course provides a comprehensive overview for those entering the fundraising profession as well as those with limited experience who seek to expand their knowledge. Students are provided with an ethical foundation and are introduced to basic terminology and concepts in the field. The various fundraising vehicles are surveyed and participants learn to apply fundraising strategies as they balance individual donor and institutional needs. Relationship building, the solicitation process, the psychological dynamics and the realities of asking for money are examined as students refine their skills through analysis of case studies and participation in role playing exercises. A full array of written formats used by fundraising professionals including mission statements, grant proposals, acknowledgment letters, and campaign appeal materials are introduced. While students develop an understanding of the essentials of fundraising operations, they also examine the larger issues confronting today’s fundraising managers.
FUND W4380. Annual Campaigns. 3 pts.
Prerequisite
W4370 Foundations of Fundraising and Development.
Description
How does one mount an effective annual campaign? How can an organization bring new energy into an annual campaign or membership drive? Is it an appropriate fundraising strategy for a particular institution? How can an institution expand its base of supporters? How may written communications best be used to support the campaign? This course addresses these questions and provides fundraising professionals with the essential steps needed to plan for a successful annual campaign. Students learn how to organize the campaign, establish a time line, set reasonable expectations, and develop strategies for effective management of staff and donors. Students will also learn to assess the success of the campaign and to place annual campaign efforts within the context of long-range strategic planning.
FUND K4390. Advanced Fundraising Project. 3 pts.
Prerequisite
Advanced standing in the Fundraising Management program, with 33 points completed toward the degree
Description
Students are given the opportunity to exercise, refine, and enhance their fundraising skills by completing a supervised group project in a nonprofit organization. Through involvement in a nonprofit setting, in which they have no prior knowledge, participants will experience the process of organizational assimilation and integration as they tackle a discrete fundraising project of long or short-term benefit to the organization in question. The larger theoretical issues that affect fundraisers will also be discussed within the context of this course.
FUND K5150. Seminar in Fundraising. 3 pts.
Prerequisite
Advanced standing in the Fundraising Management program, with 33 points completed toward the degree (or 30 credits when taken concurrent with FUND K4390 Advanced Fundraising Project).
Description
The seminar in fundraising consists provides a format in which to analyze and examine the larger theoretical issues and industry trends that affect fundraisers and their efforts. While specific topics and emphases vary from term to term, the seminar seeks to impart the analytical, interpretative, and planning skills required of senior managers.
