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certificate in fundraising management.
A must for anyone involved in fundraising.
A comprehensive noncredit program in the essentials of FUNDRAISING
Offered by:
UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service
Endorsed by:
Nonprofit Association of the Midlands
Omaha Community Foundation
The United Way of the Midlands
Fall 2008 Class Schedule
| Fundraising Concepts & Practices | September 11-12 | Core |
| Annual Giving | September 24-25 | Core |
| Direct Mail and Donor Management | October 9-10 | Elective |
| Planned Giving and Major Gifts | October 16-17 | Core |
| Grant Writing | November 6-7 | Elective |
| Strategic Planning | November 12-13 | Core |
It is easy to register. You can view or download the registration brochure and form; or go to our online registration. Contact Melanie Kiper at 402-561-7585 or mkiper@unomaha.edu to receive a copy of the printed brochure.
Spring 2008 Class Schedule
To help you plan your schedule here is the class schedule for Spring 2008. Registration for these courses will open in December.
| Fundraising Concepts & Practices | February 19-20 | Core |
| Board Development | March 12-13 | Core |
| Prospect Research and Donor Relationships | March 26-27 | Elective |
| Capital Campaigns | April 16-17 | Core |
| Grant Writing | April 23-24 | Elective |
| Public Relations and Marketing | May 6-7 | Elective |
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 of fundraising 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.
You may receive 1.5 Continuing Education Units, issued by the UNO College of Business Nebraska Business Development Center for each CFM course you complete. To receive CEUs there is a $10.00 fee for each course. CEUs are not required to receive the Certificate.
General Information
Classes meet at the Omaha Home for Boys, 4343 North 52nd Street (52nd and Ames), in the Family and Youth Services Building. Free parking is available.
Courses are held from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on two consecutive days.
For more information or to be added to the mailing list to receive the registration flier please contact Melanie Kiper at 402-561-7585 or mkiper@unomaha.edu.
Certificate in Fundraising Management
University of Nebraska at Omaha
6001 Dodge Street
Omaha, NE 68182
402-561-7585
fax 402-5617-7599
mkiper@unomaha.edu
Last updated 7/23/2008 by Melanie Kiper, webmaster
