Fundraising Certificate
Increase your expertise raise more money!
The Fundraising Certificate is designed for those just starting out in the field, or anyone seeking more in-depth knowledge to build on current skills. These workshops, taught by expert consultants with distinguished careers in development, build skills required to meet the needs of today's increasingly specialized philanthropic environment. With only 2 required courses and 5 electives, you create your own unique learning experience.
Results that Make a Difference!
Write proposals that convey your intent with clarity
Diversify your funding base
Integrate an annual development plan into your overall vision
Motivate your board to raise more money
Add a great new credential to your resume!
Certificate Requirements & Information
To receive the Support Center's Certificate in Fundraising, attend 2 required and 5 elective workshops within an 18 month period that you determine. Most workshops are a half day in length.
The Support Center reserves the rights to change topics, titles and seasons workshops are offered, and they may vary from what is written on Certificate Program materials.
| 2 Required Workshops | Length of Workshop |
| Introduction to Fundraising Planning | Half Day |
| Writing Winning Grant Proposals | Full Day |
| 5 Elective Workshops | Length of Workshop |
| 50 Asks in 50 Weeks | Half Day |
| Board 101: Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards | Half Day |
| Budgeting for Grant Proposals | Half Day |
| Coaching Approach to Writing | Half Day |
| Cultivating, Securing & Retaining Major Gifts | Half Day |
| Getting Ready for a Capital Campaign | Half Day |
| Gold Rush: Prospecting for Individual Donors | Half Day |
| How to Tell your 5-Star Stories | Half Day |
| Meaningful Outcome Measurement | Full Day |
| Major Gifts for Small Shops | Half day |
| Prospect Research, Cultivation & Solicitation | Full day |
| Soliciting Discretionary Dollars from Elected Officials | Half Day |
| Stewardship: The Art of Thanking Donors | Half day |
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