Fundraising Management
Program Overview
The Fundraising Management graduate certificate program prepares you for a career that makes an immediate, positive contribution to the world. You will be a part of an innovative and industry-recognized program that gives you hands-on experience in methods the growing non-profit sector uses to create and maintain relationships with their communities of support. Humber has been a leader in the post-secondary education of fundraisers for 20 years with an exceptional reputation and hiring rate. Fundraising Management alumni work from coast-to-coast in leadership roles throughout the sector.
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).
Watch this Information Session to learn how you can make a difference through a career in fundraising management.
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
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
Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE)
The program is recognized by Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) as an approved education provider meeting the academic requirements for initial certification and/or recertification. The recognition will be renewed in June 2022.
Recognition
This program is recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Canadian Association of Gift Planners and Imagine Canada.
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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Program Availability
News Feed
DBSA Hosts a Virtual Industry Panel Event
Thu, November 11, 2021
Thanks to the Program Advisory Committee members of the Digital Business Management BComm program for joining our first Industry Panel event for the 2021-2022 academic year: Workplace Post-COVID.
Fundraising Graduate Certificate Gets Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Approval!
Fri, October 01, 2021
Fundraising may be the least known best profession needed in the world today. With excellent employment opportunities, career development paths, and compensation, it's more than just a job.
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News Feed
Fundraising Graduate Certificate Gets Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Approval!
Fri, October 01, 2021
Fundraising may be the least known best profession needed in the world today. With excellent employment opportunities, career development paths, and compensation, it's more than just a job.
Principles, cofounded by Fundraising Management Alumni Wins OVATION award
Fri, June 04, 2021
Humber alumni Zach Zimmel started the firm Principles (withprinciples.com) 2 years ago.
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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 was:
- domestic: $6,236.48
- international: $18,048.00
Fees are subject to change.
Fees by Semester
Domestic Fees International FeesAdditional Costs
$350 – conference fees and field trips; $850 – textbooks.
Scholarships
Humber Scholarships
Find out more about scholarships and bursaries that you may be eligible for, visit Student Scholarships. International students can visit International Student Scholarships.
Humber Bursaries
Bursaries are available for Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs primarily based on financial need, visit Humber Bursaries.
External Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships
Find out more information about external scholarships and bursaries, visit External Awards.
Indigenous Student Awards, Bursaries & Scholarships
Humber offers a variety of bursaries and scholarships for Indigenous students, visit Indigenous Student Awards.
Pathways
Pathways are academic routes that students can take to move from one credential to another.
How to Apply
Applications to Humber are made through ontariocolleges.ca. Be sure to submit your application by the equal consideration deadline of February 1. You may apply after February 1, however, post-February 1 applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis depending on the availability of the space in the program. To check program availability refer to the Campus/Availability listing on Humber's program pages or ontariocolleges.ca.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you’re an international student, you can apply directly to Humber via our International Centre.
