HI 307 - Introduction to Nonprofit Funding

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

An essential function for all nonprofits is to strategically determine revenue sources and develop effective mechanisms to raise funds. The purpose of this course is to provide students with a brief history of philanthropy, familiarize them with the principles of fundraising and to help them develop skills and competency in fundraising methods-special events, direct mail, major gifts, grant writing, capital campaigns and planned giving-within a competitive funding environment. It is appropriate for students who may work or volunteer with nonprofits in the future as well as for those who are currently working with nonprofit organizations in a staff or volunteer capacity. This course does not fulfill history core requirements, or history major 200 level requirements. This course does fulfill public history minor credit requirements and elective requirements. Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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