Our certification program can help you gain valuable skills and knowledge in basic areas of Fundraising.

Regardless of your academic level, our certificate program will satisfy your interest.

Course Overview

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Our online training offers many advantages over traditional text-based programs. Students receive a high-quality education at a fair, affordable price. Our unique custom-designed curriculum provides students with interactive, self-paced materials that focus on the knowledge and the techniques needed to succeed. Instructional modules have been designed and field-tested by experts in fundraising and adult learning.

FAO’s Level I – Fundraising Dynamics, 6 weeks, $495.00

[Certified Fundraiser]

This basic training course will equip the graduate students with the ability to assist:

A. The many socially conscience citizens with a strong desire to open a child care center, or homeless shelter, etc, but lack the financial means to achieve these goals.

B. The many parishioners of a church or those involved or employed by a non-profit community organization would like to help in their financial efforts, but lack the required fundraising training to do so.

FAO’s Level II – Campaigning, 6 weeks, $495.00

[Certified Fundraising Consultant]

Many people would like to provide advice, consultation to worthwhile community organizations beyond their immediate church or non-profit affiliations.  Graduates of the FAO program will have the knowledge and skills to work with small companies, agencies, community organizations and other client groups that seek fundraising expertise.  Typical clients served by fundraising consultants include churches, faith-based outreach ministries, schools, and colleges as well as community-based non-profit organizations.

FAO’s Level III – Mentoring Program, 3 months, $995.00

[Certified Fundraising Professional]

For the person pursuing a career as a Fundraising Professional, the Advanced Level of Fundraising Techniques includes, in-the-field online mentoring program.  Students will have access to a workbook, Operations Manual that contains a number of forms for planning, written communications, contractual agreements, reports, etc.  If students need further assistance they have access to a knowledgeable representative to advise them on specific fundraising issues.

FAO graduates will use their training to benefit client organizations utilizing a range of services that are faster, more flexible and more cost effective than ever before. Upon successful completion of the FAO curriculum, graduates will receive a certificate as a Certified Fundraiser/Fundraising Consultant/Fundraising Professional .

Our certification program can help you gain valuable skills and knowledge in basic areas of Fundraising.

Regardless of your academic level, our certificate program will satisfy your interest.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

After completing the course, students will be able to:

• Identify the essential elements needed to establish a firm foundation for nonprofit organizations before starting to raise funds.
• Identify different sources of giving and distinguish the differences.
• Increase students’ understanding the significance of the board of directors and volunteers.
• Identify successful strategies used in attracting, winning, and keeping prospective donors

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COURSE TOPIC

Fundraising Dynamics FAO’s Level 1

Required Textbook: Weinstein, Stanley. (2009). The Complete Guide to Fundraising Management (Third Edition). John Wiley & Sons: New Jersey ISBN: 978-0-470-37506-8

-Lesson 1

A Firm Fundraising Foundation Using the Appropriate Tools (Ch. 1-2, 15)

-Lesson 2

Fundraising Management: Strategy and Planning (Ch. 3, 5)

-Lesson 3

The Essentials of Written Fundraising Materials and Grants (Ch. 4, 12)

-Lesson 4

Prospect Identification & Donor Cultivation (Ch. 6-7)

-Lesson 5

Annual Giving, Special Events, Capital Campaigns (Ch. 9-11, 14)

-Lesson 6

Major Gifts & Planned Giving (Ch. 8, 13)