PADM 5870 - Fund Raising for Nonprofit Organizations

This practicum enables students to develop fund raising and fund management skills. Emphasis is on understanding the various forms of fund raising, such as the annual fund; special events; deferred giving; major gifts; special project campaigns; corporate/foundation gifts; and direct mail. Students will also be provided with a working knowledge of permanent endowment funds. Students will learn to assess the fund raising readiness of organizations and develop fund raising plans unique to their organizations.

Credits: 3 hours

Notes: Open to Upperclass and Graduate Students. Undergraduates with junior or senior status and 12 hours of course work in appropriate major fields may enroll in 5000-level courses with prior approval of the student’s advisor or consent of the program director.