Advance your fundraising skills to assist nonprofit organizations secure vital funds for their missions! Nonprofit organizations across the United States vie for knowledgeable and skilled fundraisers, resulting in a steady demand and a strong job market. This graduate certificate is designed to strengthen fundraising experience, knowledge and skills of professionals currently working or seeking employment in nonprofit organizations.
Program Summary
Summer 2023
Application Dates:
04/1/2023
Start Dates:
05/15/2023
Fall 2023
Application Dates:
07/15/2023
Start Dates:
08/21/2023
Spring 2024
Application Dates:
12/1/2023
Start Dates:
01/8/2024
COST AND CREDITS
Credits required: 13
Cost per credit: $715.50
Strike with confidence in your fundraising career
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that projected job growth in the United States will increase 15 percent between 2016 and 2026 -- 7 percent higher than the average growth rate. Average salaries for those employed in fundraising are significantly higher than those in other positions within nonprofit organizations. According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics there are more than 1.5 million registered nonprofit organizations – nearly all dependent on raising contributed income through fundraising efforts. Educational institutions, health, human services, relief agencies, arts and religious organizations are all reliant on donated funds to serve their beneficiaries, therefore, knowledgeable fundraisers are needed to direct these efforts. Gear up with our graduate certificate, and embark with confidence in a career in fundraising.
Application Requirements
- CV
- Personal statement
- Compose a statement of purpose which explains why you wish to pursue your certificate in Fundraising and Development.
- Writing sample (optional)
Curriculum
Required Courses
- AAD 521 Nonprofit Board Governance (1 credit hour)
- AAD 625: Financial Management for the Arts (3 credit hours) or
AAD 626 Financial Management for Fundraising (3 credit hours)
- AAD 640 Principles of Fundraising and Philanthropy (3 credit hours)
Core credit hours total 7.
Electives (choose one of the three options below)
- AAD 542 Grant Writing for Nonprofit Organizations (3 credit hours)
- AAD 555 Fundraising: Identifying and Cultivating Individual Donors (3 credit hours)
- AAD 740 Fundraising Techniques (3 credit hours)
- AAD or other courses selected in consultation with advisor and by departmental approval
Elective credit hours total 6.
Federal Financial Aid and Certificate Programs
Please note that federal financial aid is not available for certificate programs, but other financial resources may be available on the Financial Aid page.
Students Residing Outside of Kentucky
If you will live outside of Kentucky while completing your program, please check the Out of State Student page to confirm that the program can be offered in your state, and if relevant, that it meets professional licensure requirements in your state.