Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will:
Articulate the roles of the volunteer and staff in charitable organizations.
Manage staff and volunteer resources including the recruitment and selection of personnel, and their subsequent orientation, training and evaluation.
Conceptualize, plan and execute fundraising projects and programs, including defining goals and objectives, outputs, outcomes, and project budgets. Such activities may include major gifts, planned giving, annual giving, corporate giving or capital campaigns.
Prepare proposals and administer grants.
Manage computer application and databases in order to input, compile and report data, and analyze new markets for development opportunities.
Develop basic financial management skills relevant to the charitable sector.
Conduct research and analysis associated with the management of fundraising programs (For example, sector research, prospect research).
Develop, implement and administer marketing and direct marketing strategies and activities.
Evaluate the environmental forces affecting Canadian business, not-for-profit and charitable Organizations and the state of philanthropy.
Demonstrate the attitudes, values and behaviours of the effective manager/administrator in relationship to ethics and public/community service, legal issues and leadership in organizational fundraising.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communications skills, both orally and in writing.
Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills and techniques.
Work Placement
Placements are typically abundant and secured with charities and non-profit groups although can be completed with consulting firms, corporate donation offices, foundations or government granting agencies across the philanthropic sector. Work placements normally take place in the spring and are often paid.
The Humber Experience
This reinvigorated program will feature:
- Leading instructors from industry with expertise in annual and major giving, partnering with the corporate sector, the legal and financial realities of the sector, developing teams of staff and volunteers, planned giving, special events, entrepreneurship, ethics and more.
- Professors with experience working at organizations such as Kids Help Phone, UHN (University Health Network) and their associated foundations, War Child, Plan Canada, Pathways to Education, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, and many charitable sector consulting agencies.
- Networking opportunities with charitable sector leaders and managers through a wide range of guest speakers, case studies and participation in a capstone project where students will work with a “client” organization with instructor guidance.
- Participation and exposure to the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) as well as CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) consistent curriculum (approval process is underway for education points for those who pursue future designation).
Industry Fast Facts
Canadians are generous and fundraisers are turning that giving spirit into meaningful impact.
Did you know that working in the sector means you play a role in:
- The 2nd largest charitable and nonprofit sector in the world[1]
- A sector that employs 2 million Canadians at more than 170,000 nonprofits and
charities[1] - Approximately $18.5 billion in donations received by Canadian charities in 2014 alone[2]
- 8.1% of GDP exceeding the oil and gas or finance industries[1]
- An annual contribution to the Canadian economy of over $150 billion[1]
[1] Imagine Canada Sector Stats
[2] Imagine Canada and the Rideau Hall Foundation, Thirty Years of Giving
See afpglobal.org, Fundraising is Awesome 2019
Apply for Student Scholarships
Humber is proud to offer scholarships to students across a variety of programs, including entrance scholarships for newly admitted students. Humber is also committed to supporting equity, diversity and inclusion and offers a number of scholarship opportunities to students who self-identify as members of an equity-deserving group.
The following scholarships are available to students entering the Fundraising Management program:
- Stephen Thomas Ltd Scholarship for Diversity in Fundraising Management Leadership
- Ken Wyman Entrance Scholarship
Scholarships are also available to enrolled students and include:
- Kevin Allen Scholarship for Excellence in Fundraising
- Gordon L. Goldie Scholarship
- Denny Young Scholarship
For more information about available scholarships and how to apply as either a prospective or current student, please visit humber.ca/studentscholarships.
Your Career
Demand for professional fundraisers is on the rise. Graduates may find opportunity in the philanthropic sector that includes organizations focused on health care, education, social service, the arts, politics, the environment, international development and others. Graduates may also work at consulting firms, foundation offices, granting agencies or in corporate social responsibility.
Professional Accreditations & Recognition
Recognition
This program is recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Canadian Association of Gift Planners and Imagine Canada.
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
- The Fundraising Management Graduate Certificate has been developed in alignment with the CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) learning outcomes. Students who wish to seek their CFRE will achieve education points toward the designation when successfully completing this program. Full accreditation can be achieved after several years of professional practice.
- CFRE is a voluntary credential that is recognized worldwide, signifying a variety of competencies in the field.
- For more information about this please visit: cfre.org.
Additional requirements may apply.
Note: The requirements for the additional credential(s) are determined by the granting body, which is independent from the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.
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Post-Admission Requirements
Once you have been accepted, and have confirmed your offer, you may need to complete a further set of requirements related to your program (Post-Admission Requirements).
Fees
The 2021-2022 fee for three semesters is:
- domestic: $8,694.72
- international: $26,202.00
Fees are subject to change.
Fees by Semester
Domestic Fees International FeesAdditional Costs
$350 – conference fees and field trips; $850 – textbooks.
Scholarships
Humber Scholarships
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Humber Bursaries
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Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships
Humber offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students, visit Indigenous Student Awards.
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