: 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 course offers an introduction to fundraising for nonprofit organizations, with an emphasis on the fundamental issues.
: This course has a "Mentor Expert" helpdesk feature. Learners have the ability to submit questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying.
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Lesson 1
This course introduces the fundamental principles and practices of fundraising within nonprofit organizations. Learners examine the role of fundraising in supporting operating budgets, capital projects, and organizational sustainability, while gaining exposure to common approaches such as annual campaigns, capital campaigns, and foundation grant seeking.
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