You can complete the required course work for the Undergraduate Certificate in Fundraising and Advancement in two to four semesters. The certificate curriculum consists of 6 credits of required courses and a list of courses you may select from to complete the other 6 credits. You may have already taken one or more of these courses; and if so, they may be counted toward the certificate.
Courses
Course List — Undergraduate Certificate in Fundraising and Advancement
| Title | Abbreviation | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Leadership: Building a Strong Base | LA 402 |
Focused on the fundamentals of fundraising and leadership, including communications, management of events and people, and stewardship. |
3 credits |
| Careers in Fundraising and Development | LA 404 | Guides students through an introduction to the fundraising/advancement profession, including a review of the history and emergence of the profession. Touches on key issues such as professional ethics and the legal environment of the field. | 3 credits |
| Title | Abbreviation | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conflict Resolution and Negotiation | CAS 404 | Explores the complexities of conflict to understand the forces that make conflict challenging and helps students develop a repertoire of skills for thinking about and managing conflict more effectively. | 3 credits |
| Principles of Strategic Communications | COMM 428a | Provides an overview of the various media and communications methods that comprise modern integrated marketing campaigns. | 3 credits |
| Grant Writing |
ENGL 478 PREREQUISITE: ENGL 15; OR ENGL 30; OR (ENGL 137, ENGL 138) AND (ENGL 202A; OR ENGL 202B; OR ENGL 202C; OR ENGL 202D) |
A successful grant writer achieves confidence with hands-on practice, mastering the underlying principles of effective research and outreach; feasible and complete content-generation; and the writing of precise, clear, audience-centered prose. |
3 credits |
| Leadership Development: A Lifelong Learning Perspective | OLEAD 409 | Examines the continuing influence of social and environmental factors in shaping leadership and leadership development. | 3 credits |
| Communication Skills for Leaders in Groups and Organizations | OLEAD 464 | Theory- and research-based communication skills for leaders dealing with work-related problems in contemporary groups and organizations. | 3 credits |
| Collective Decision-Making | OLEAD 465 | Application of theories of decision-making to work-related issues in groups and organizations requiring collective resolution and action. | 3 credits |
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