Learn concepts that are integral to the Certified Fund Raising Executive certification. The coursework covers the principles of fundraising, gift-giving, cause-related fundraising events, online fundraising, planned-giving, managing fundraising, volunteers and legal and ethical issues.
Take your career to the next level with the School of Public Management and Policy's Certificate in Human Services Fundraising. The 16-credit hour certification is linked to national certification as a Certified Fundraising Executive.
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$6,148/yr*
Based on 16 credit hours over 1 year.
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Career Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Fundraisers
Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the
Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.
Median Annual Wage
$72,550
Wage Range
$46,630 – $115,820
Projected Growth
Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate, Master’s degree
Training and Development Managers
Bright OutlookPlan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
Median Annual Wage
$133,000
Wage Range
$79,550 – $233,600
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate
Wind Energy Development Managers
Bright OutlookLead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.
Median Annual Wage
$141,900
Wage Range
$74,300 – $238,270
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree or other 2-year degree, Master’s degree
Fundraising Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate activities to solicit and maintain funds for special projects or nonprofit organizations.
Median Annual Wage
$125,470
Wage Range
$75,130 – $222,350
Projected Growth
Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Some college, no degree, Master’s degree
Climate Change Policy Analysts
Research and analyze policy developments related to climate change. Make climate-related recommendations for actions such as legislation, awareness campaigns, or fundraising approaches.
Median Annual Wage
$82,220
Wage Range
$52,520 – $140,010
Projected Growth
Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, Doctoral degree
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers
Bright OutlookPlan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and su
Plan, direct, or coordinate the management or operation of farms, ranches, greenhouses, aquacultural operations, nurseries, timber tracts, or other agricultural establishments. May hire, train, and supervise farm workers or contract for services to carry out the day-to-day activities of the managed operation. May engage in or supervise planting, cultivating, harvesting, and financial and marketing activities.
Median Annual Wage
$89,900
Wage Range
$54,320 – $160,020
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
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