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Why a Certificate Program?
Today there are nearly a million nonprofit organizations in the United States. 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 guide to new developments in the field
Requirements
To earn the UNO Certificate in Fundraising Management you need to complete a total of six courses within five years. At least three courses must be from the core curriculum. There are no prerequisites for these fundraising management courses.
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Fall 2012 Class Schedule
| Fundraising Concepts & Practices | September 19-20 | Core |
| Planned Giving & Major Gifts | September 26-27 | Core |
| Board Development & Strategic Planning | October 2-3 | Core |
| Capital Campaigns | October 10-11 | Core |
| Annual Giving | October 17-18 | Core |
| Direct Marketing & Donor Data Management | November 14-15 | Elective |
Courses are held from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on two consecutive days. The registration fee of $249 per class and includes materials, lunches and parking.
Register
Register online and process the registration fee through paypal (no account required).
Registration deadline is one week prior to the start of a class. Participants wishing to cancel their registration must contact the CFM office at least one week prior to the first day of the class to avoid being responsible for the registration fee or to receive a refund. Notify us by email (unocfm@unomaha.edu) or phone (402-554-2133).
Classes are subject to cancellation if not enough people register.
Class Location
Classes are held in the CPACS Building (CB 132 B), on the UNO Dodge Campus (see map) at 6001 Dodge Street. Parking instructions and permit will be emailed one week before the class. Late registrants and walks-ins will receive parking instruction on the first day of class.
Classes are canceled when UNO closes due to severe weather conditions. Check UNO's weather announcements at http://emergency.unomaha.edu/weather/, call (402) 554.2255, or listen to KVNO Classical 90.7 FM. Registration fees for classes cancelled due to weather will be refunded.
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 unocfm@unomaha.edu.
Certificate in Fundraising Management
University of Nebraska at Omaha
6001 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68182
(402) 554.2133
unocfm@unomaha.edu
Last updated 5/9/2012 by Melanie Kiper