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certificate in fundraising management.
A must for anyone involved in or thinking about a career in fundraising
Fall 2009 Class Schedule - offered in Omaha
| Annual Giving | September 24-25 | Core |
| Direct Marketing & Donor Data Management | October 8-9 | Elective |
| Planned Giving & Major Gifts | October 15-16 | Core |
| Fundraising Concepts & Practices | October 22-23 | Core |
| Grant Writing | November 5-6 | Elective |
| Strategic Planning NEW DATE! | December 3-4 | Core |
How to register
You can register online and process the registration fee through paypal.
Or you can download the printed registration flier for Fall 2009 and send the completed form and payment to the address to: Certificate in Fundraising Management, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 6001 Dodge Street - CB 108, Omaha, Nebraska 68182.
Or you can call Melanie Kiper at 402-554-2133, weekdays 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., or mkiper@unomaha.edu.
Registration deadline is one week prior to the start of a course. Walk-ins are required to bring full payment on the first day of class.
About the Program
The Certificate in Fundraising Management is a comprehensive noncredit program in the essentials of FUNDRAISING. Offered by the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service; endorsed by : Nonprofit Association of the Midlands, Omaha Community Foundation, The United Way of the Midlands. The Certificate in Fundraising Mangement is an approved Provider for Certified Fundraising Executive continuing education.
Why a Certificate Program?
Today there are nearly a million nonprofit organizations in the U.S. All are faced with cutbacks in federal aid, tough changes in tax laws, and heightened competition for corporate contributions. To succeed in this environment fundraising professionals must strengthen and refine their skills UNO's Certificate in Fundraising Management offers a noncredit, comprehensive program in skill upgrading.
Who Can Benefit?
The Certificate in Fundraising Management is for:
- Fundraisers who want to grow in their careers
- Individuals making the change to a more rewarding career field
- Persons seeking to explore and prepare for fundraising as a new or different profession
- Executives in nonprofits who wish to understand the fundraising function in detail
- Experienced professionals who want an update and a guide to new developments in the field.
What is the Course of Study?
The Certificate in Fundraising Management provides in-depth training in vital areas of fundraising. These areas include the annual campaign, planned giving, marketing and public relations, direct mail, grant writing, and strategic planning.
There are no prerequisites for these fundraising management courses. If you wish to earn UNO's Certificate in Fundraising Management you need to complete a total of six courses: three of which must be from the core curriculum. The six courses must be completed within five years from the date you begin your first fundraising course.
You may also enroll in any combination of courses you choose if you would like to upgrade your skills in a specific area but not complete all of the Certificate requirements.
General Information
Omaha classes meet at the Omaha Home for Boys, 4343 North 52nd Street, in the Family and Youth Services Building.
Courses are held from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on two consecutive days. The registration fee of $249 per class includes materials, lunch and parking.
For more information or to be added to the mailing list to receive the registration flier please contact Melanie Kiper at 402-554-2133 or mkiper@unomaha.edu.
Certificate in Fundraising Management
University of Nebraska at Omaha
6001 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68182
402-554-2133
mkiper@unomaha.edu
Last updated 10/5/2009 by Melanie Kiper