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Philanthropy and Resource Development

Enhance your fundraising skills through the Philanthropy and Resource Development graduate certificate as you learn to cultivate and retain diverse donors, devise new fundraising strategies, and demonstrate impact. Whether launching a crowdsourcing campaign or leading capital fundraising, you’ll learn diverse fundraising approaches that increase impact and carry out your nonprofit’s mission.

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Top-ranked, career-focused education in a flexible online format.

At a Glance

Classes Next Begin
March 31

Term Length
10 Weeks

4 Course Certificate
Tuition

$13,344

6 Course Certificate
Tuition

$20,016

Format
Online

Admission Details
Free Application. No GRE or GMAT

How Long to Finish
As quickly as 6 months. Access a sample schedule

How Long to Finish
As quickly as 9 months. Access a sample schedule

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University College is committed to educational access, and given the difficult circumstances currently impacting millions of people, we are waiving application fees.

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Skills You’ll Learn

Devise strategic development plans to align with the needs of any nonprofit organization

Ensure financial success through structured fundraising tools and techniques

Lead effective donor relations with confidence across a variety of cultures and contexts

Curriculum

Specialized Graduate Certificate in Certificate of Advanced Study in Philanthropy and Resource Development requires completion of 16 credit hours (4 courses).

 

 
4
Concentration Courses
Concentration Courses

Focus on a specific professional area within the larger industry sector and master the skills needed to excel in that area.

NFP 4105 Applied Fundraising and Donor Relations
NFP 4110 Advanced Fundraising Strategies and Planned Giving
NFP 4115 Leading Nonprofit Financial Health
NFP 4120 Technology Strategy for Fundraising

Graduate Certificate in Certificate of Advanced Study in Philanthropy and Resource Development requires completion of 24 credit hours (6 courses).

 

 

4
Concentration Courses
2
Elective Courses

Concentration Courses

Focus on a specific professional area within the larger industry sector and master the skills needed to excel in that area.

NFP 4105 Applied Fundraising and Donor Relations
NFP 4110 Advanced Fundraising Strategies and Planned Giving
NFP 4115 Leading Nonprofit Financial Health
NFP 4120 Technology Strategy for Fundraising

Elective Courses

Popular electives for students in the Nonprofit Leadership program include:

HRA 4140 Principles and Practice of Human Resources
ORL 4160 Integrating Personal and Organizational Success
ORL 4170 Developing Human Capital in Organizations
ORL 4190 Values-Driven Decision Making
MALS 4286 Social Media and Digital Marketing for Arts and Culture
COMM 4301 Brand Management Strategies
NFP 4320 Leading Volunteer Programs with a DEI Lens

Electives may be chosen from among all courses in the Nonprofit Leadership program. You may also select courses from other University College graduate programs with approval from the academic director.

Your academic advisor will help you select electives that align with your career and personal goals, and your advisor will obtain any necessary approvals from the academic director.

 

Interested in a master’s degree?

Explore our Nonprofit Leadership with a concentration in Philanthropy and Resource Development.

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Career Opportunities

Select Job Titles

Development Officer
Director of Development
Fundraiser

Program Manager
Public Relations Managers
Development Events Manager


Fundraiser Salary Salary​: National Average

$55,640

(Glassdoor.com)

College of Professional Studies students have access to University of Denver Career Services including:

  • One-on-one career coaching and mock interviews
  • A job database dedicated to DU students and alumni
  • Resume and cover letter guidance

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Accreditation


Higher Learning Commission

The College of Professional Studies programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.


Nonprofit Academic Centers Council
The Nonprofit Leadership program at DU's University College is a proud member of several leading nonprofit associations, including the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC).
 

 

 


Colorado Nonprofit Association
The University of Denver's Nonprofit Leadership program through University College is proud to be a sponsor of the Colorado Nonprofit Association, a valued community partnership for more than a decade.

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