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Complete your Penn State course work at your own pace and 100% online.
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Prepare Yourself for a Career in Fundraising or Advancement
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Create and design texts in a variety of media and contexts relevant to philanthropy and major gift fundraising strategy.
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Play a crucial role in enabling nonprofit organizations to achieve their goals.
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Practice ethical and legal behavior in the fundraising and corporate giving professions.
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Use the language of the fundraising profession and describe its foundational principles.
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Excel in an In-Demand Field
Nonprofits and educational institutions increasingly rely on donor support to fund the programs and projects that change lives. With new fundraising positions being created and many fundraisers and donor and alumni relations professionals retiring, the job market is strong.
Who Should Apply?
Are you passionate about furthering an important cause, such as finding a cure for cancer, improving the lives of women, or ensuring equal access to education? This program is designed for upper-level undergraduate students who want to do meaningful work after graduation.
Convenient Online Format
This program's convenient online format gives you the flexibility you need to study around your busy schedule. You can skip the lengthy commute without sacrificing the quality of your education and prepare yourself for more rewarding career opportunities without leaving your home.
A Trusted Leader in Online Education

Penn State has a history of more than 100 years of distance education, and World Campus has been a leader in online learning for more than two decades. Our online learning environment offers the same quality education that our students experience on campus.