SAEM 440 - Essential Fundraising Principles

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

SPORT, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MANAGEMENT

Description:

This course encompasses the fundamental theories behind designing a fundraising plan for nonprofit arts organizations, as well as, practical experience in writing an annual fund appeal, researching foundations and government entities. Additional topics consist of: internal/external forces affecting fundraising, ethics, stewardship and leading and building a fundraising team. Prerequisites: Open to all University majors; Sophomore Standing. Course Objectives Upon completion of this course students will be able to: (1) Demonstrate an understanding of the different sources of contributed income and the methods in which they can be solicited. (2) Create an annual fund appeal. (3) Write a proposal utilizing the Grantmaker of Western Pennsylvania's Common Grant Application. (4) Through discussion and exercises, student will ascertain the internal/external forces affecting fundraising and understand key ethical issues. (5) Work in groups of two or three to conduct research on corporate and foundation prospects for an organization in the Pittsburgh community. (6) Gain technological proficiency using Blackboard and research tools available at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. The course syllabus, grades and supplemental materials will only be available on Blackboard.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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