Fundraising and Resource Development

Catalog description

Fundraising is the act of soliciting for contributions or pledges. Development, on the other hand, refers to nurturing and building relationships over time between donors/philanthropists and organizations. The purpose of this course is to differentiate fundraising, grant writing, and development strategies in organizations. Students will examine the roles and responsibilities of the individuals within an organization that motivate, nurture, engage, and maintain donor relationships. This course may review ethics and transparency within fundraising, technology to facilitate resource development, social and business trends, and organizational adaptation.