Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Fundraising Leadership

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Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Fundraising LeadershipWhether you are new to the fundraising profession, seeking to move to a next-level position, or already a dean or executive charged with fundraising, you can benefit from Penn State’s online Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Fundraising Leadership.

With this four-course, 10-credit certificate, you can:

• engage in case studies and other assignments that place you in the type of contexts in which fundraisers operate every day

• acquire knowledge about fundamental and advanced principles of fundraising and leadership

• learn about and practice skills that fundraising leaders employ regularly

• strengthen and demonstrate your communication skills, including writing and delivering presentations

• collaborate with instructors to select projects regarding current or future paid or volunteer positions that you might hold

• build a network with other students and professionals in the field

• demonstrate your skills and new knowledge by developing an e-portfolio to share with current or prospective employers

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CurriculumTo earn the postbaccalaureate certificate, you must successfully complete all four courses:

P rinciples of Strategic Communications (3 credits)Principles of Strategic Communications provides an overview of the various media and communications methods that comprise modern integrated marketing campaigns.

F undraising Leadership: Building a Strong Base (3 credits) The course will focus on the fundamentals of fundraising and leadership, including communications, management of events and people, and stewardship.

F undraising Leadership II: Achieving Success (3 credits)This course focuses on advanced topics in fundraising and leadership: strategic planning, communications, and management of campaigns, events, and people.

P racticum in Philanthropic Leadership (1–3 credits)Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction, including field experiences, practicums, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required.

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Online LearningTo balance multiple commitments related to family, career, and studies, the courses in the Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Fundraising Leadership are offered online through Penn State World Campus. Your learning experiences will be supported with frequent faculty interaction, group projects designed to foster peer interaction, access to instructional resources, and valuable academic advising and support services.

The courses are offered with fixed start and end dates comparable to a traditional semester schedule. Each course is asynchronous so that you can complete the course work at any time that best meets your schedule; however, there are weekly assignments. Although students can begin the program with any course, Fundraising Leadership: Building a Strong Base and Fundraising Leadership II: Achieving Success must be taken sequentially unless you receive a waiver from the program.

You will receive a formal certificate identical to one received by a resident Penn State student upon your successful completion of the requirements for the Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Fundraising Leadership.

“Those of us leading nonprofit organizations have an obligation to do all we can to grow dramatically the talent pool required for the next generation of development professionals. Through formal internships, mentoring programs, student engagement activities, and a recently launched initiative of courses leading to a certificate in philanthropy, we at Penn State are introducing the opportunities, challenges, and rewards of a career in philanthropy to those who aspire to impact society in meaningful ways.”

—Rodney P. Kirsch Senior Vice President Emeritus for Development and Alumni Relations Penn State

Begin Your Application TodayTo pursue the online Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Fundraising Leadership, you will first need to submit the online Graduate School Application Form and nonrefundable application fee. The form can be found by clicking on the “How to Apply” link from the program overview page at: worldcampus.psu.edu/flc

The following materials are also required as part of the application process:

• official transcript from each higher institution attended

• GPA and Test Scores (GRE or GMAT scores are not required)

• TOEFL or IELTS score, if applicable

• résumé

• statement of purpose

Program Benefits There is no need to be at a computer during a specific time; you can review lessons each week when it is convenient for your schedule, and complete assignments by their stated deadlines.

Our program staff and faculty are available to provide feedback and assistance throughout your course of study.

After successfully completing the core courses for this program, you may be eligible to earn Certified Fund Raising Executive credentials.

You can enhance your marketability by creating an online e-portfolio to show current or prospective employers.

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Contact UsTo learn more about the Postbaccalaureate Certificate in Fundraising Leadership, offered through Penn State World Campus in partnership with Penn State’s College of the Liberal Arts, please contact:

Ray Lombra, Ph.D. Professor of EconomicsSenior Adviser to the Deanrl3@psu.edu

Sophie Penney, Ph.D.Senior Program Coordinator/Lecturerswp2@psu.edu

Penn State World Campus Admissions CounselorsEmail: wdadmissions@outreach.psu.eduPhone: 814-865-5403

For more information, visit:worldcampus.psu.edu/flc

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