Master’s Concentration
Philanthropy, Fundraising, and Resource Development
Changes in philanthropy, resource development, and fundraising are shaping the giving environment that influences how nonprofit and/or nongovernmental organizations plan their funding strategies. From crowdsourcing campaigns to capital fundraising and legacy giving, nonprofits must cultivate and retain donors from diverse contexts, devise new fundraising strategies, and demonstrate impact. Learn to navigate these changing trends through the master’s degree concentration in Philanthropy and Resource Development. You’ll increase impact and your nonprofit’s mission through diverse fundraising approaches.
This program follows the graduate guidelines of the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC).
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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
Master's Tuition
$835 per credit hour
Format
Online
Admission Details
Free Application. No GRE or GMAT
How Long to Finish
As quick as 18 months. Access a sample schedule
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Brian Cicero
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Skills You’ll Learn
Assess development approaches while considering scale and mission
Demonstrate financial literacy and employ structured fundraising tools and techniques
Demonstrate cultural competence and understanding of how fundraising strategies may work across diverse global contexts
Curriculum
Master of Science in Nonprofit Leadership with a concentration in Philanthropy and Resource Development requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).
5
Core Courses
4
Concentration
Courses
3
Elective Courses
Interested in a graduate certificate?
Explore our four and six course graduate certificates in Philanthropy and Resource Development.
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Career Opportunities
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Development Officer
Director of Development
Fundraiser
Public Relations Managers
Development Events Manager
Fundraiser Salary Salary: National Average
$55,640
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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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.
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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