Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations - Online - School of Continuing Education, University Of Wisconsin

	Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations

	Discover key issues affecting fundraising efforts in nonprofits. Examine critical components including operating budgets, capital campaigns and foundation grants.
	You will learn to: Describe the key concepts related to nonprofit fundraising, such as annual campaigns, capital campaigns, and planned giving Discuss how nonprofit funds can be raised through direct mail and telemarketing Explain how the Internet may be used to generate donations Compare and contrast fundraising through corporate donations versus foundation grants Explain the different sections of a grant application Describe methods for evaluating annual campaign performance Discuss how ethics applies to nonprofit fundraising Explain the importance of donor relations
More ▼ Fundraising is one of the central activities of a nonprofit organization. To help finance operating budgets, nonprofits must raise money every year. In addition, special projects and improvements to facilities may be needed. In these situations, fundraisers will often launch large capital campaigns or apply for foundation grants. This workshop offers an introduction to fundraising for nonprofit organizations, with an emphasis on the fundamental issues. Close ▲ Benefits and Learning Outcomes ▼ Describe the key concepts related to nonprofit fundraising, such as annual campaigns, capital campaigns, and planned giving Discuss how nonprofit funds can be raised through direct mail and telemarketing Explain how the Internet may be used to generate donations Compare and contrast fundraising through corporate donations versus foundation grants Explain the different sections of a grant application Describe methods for evaluating annual campaign performance Discuss how ethics applies to nonprofit fundraising Explain the importance of donor relations Close ▲
	This program can be applied toward the: Introductory Nonprofit Certificate
	Prerequisites This workshop is self-paced and online. You will have access to this workshop for 30 days. Upon successful completion, you will receive a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Continuing Education completion verification. Learners must score an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEU credit.
	Notes This workshop is intended for adults seeking to gain a basic understanding of fundraising for nonprofit organizations. This workshop is best suited for learners with a basic understanding of how nonprofits operate.



	Sun., July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013 Location: UWM School of Continuing Education (Click link for directions) Instructor: To Be Announced Fee: $150 CEUs: 0.6 Program No. 7350-Z002 Note: You will have access to this workshop for 30 days. Open enrollment. Register at anytime. Registration Deadline: Sun., June 30 Add To Registration Form Check Registration Form

	Course Accessible: July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014 Location: Instructor: To Be Announced Fee: $150 CEUs: 0.6 Program No. 7350-6110 Note: You will have access to this workshop for 30 days. Open enrollment. Register at anytime. Registration Deadline: June 30, 2014 Registration Deadline: Mon., June 30, 2014 Add To Registration Form Check Registration Form


	For more information, contact:
		Shirley J. Bufford, Program Director, sbufford@uwm.edu, 414-227-3157 Mordecai Lee, Professor , mordecai@uwm.edu, 414-227-3282 Andrea Zweifel, MIS, Program Associate, zandrea@uwm.edu, 414-227-3174

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