Fundraising Management
Description
Help create a brighter future with a Fundraising Management certificate
Making the world a better place can often take a little bit of funding to happen. And many of Canada’s 170,000+ charities are in need of financial support now more than ever, whether they’re fighting food insecurity or improving sustainability. The Chang School Certificate in Fundraising Management is the perfect way to help you boost your fundraising career.
Our graduates are in high demand, and many have found meaningful work in local, national, and international non-profit fundraising roles. We provide a comprehensive introduction to fundraising, exploring philanthropy concepts and issues in Canada and around the world to help you become a leader in the non-profit sector. Our fundraising courses teach you about innovative fundraising methods and non-profit marketing. You’ll also master the skill of donor recognition so your donor roster will continue to give generously for years to come.
Looking to get certified? The Chang School is an Approved Provider for the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) program. Full participation in each course is applicable for 39 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification or recertification.
This fundraising certificate is also online, so you can balance your fundraising courses with any other responsibilities you may already have. You’ll also be able to get a head start on building your professional network as you meet and collaborate with our instructors and fellow learners.
So, are you ready to help non-profits and create a community of loyal supporters? We’re ready to help you get there.
Who should take this Fundraising Management certificate?
- You’re an emerging fundraising professional looking to take the next career step
- You want to make the leap into fundraising from an entirely different industry
- You’re passionate about raising funds for healthcare, health and wellness, or arts and culture, or increasing resources for education, sustainability, poverty reduction, or social justice, and want to turn that into a career
Admission Criteria:
Recommended:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent - With six Grade 12 U or M credits OR
- Mature student status
Certificate Requirements:
- 5 required courses
- Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 1.67+
To graduate, you must successfully complete, within your official time span, the requirements from the year you registered in the program.
Required Courses
- CINT 916 Principles of Fundraising
- CVFM 201 Operations of Fundraising
- CVFM 202 Donor Centered Fundraising
- CVFM 205 Data Analytics for Fundraising
- CVFM 304 Fundraising Strategies & Practices
Career Options
This certificate can prepare you for jobs like:
- Advancement officer
- Development officer
- Director of philanthropy or development
- Manager of giving
- President and CEO
- Senior development officer
- Vice-president of development
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview
- Institution: Toronto Metropolitan University (Ryerson)
- Program type: Certificate
- Language: English
- Program Code:
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance