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Fundraising Management

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Program Code: FR511
CIP Code: 52.0206
PGWP Eligible: N/A
Credential: Ontario Graduate Certificate
Start Dates: N/A
Program Length: 3 semesters
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Program Overview

Join the growing philanthropic sector and establish your career while making a meaningful impact! The Fundraising Management graduate certificate prepares you to become a highly sought after professional within the charitable sector. The Humber postgrad was recently revamped with new courses in technology, ethics and a capstone project working directly with recognized charities. This innovative and industry-recognized program will give you hands-on experience in methods the non-profit sector uses to create and maintain relationships with their communities of support. Students have access to a broad network of people working in the industry. Humber has been a leader in the education of social impact professionals and fundraisers for over 20 years with an exceptional reputation and hiring rate. Fundraising Management alumni work across Canada and globally in professional management and leadership roles throughout the charitable sector as well as companies and foundations seeking to make a difference.

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Courses

At Humber, courses are delivered in a variety of formats:

In-Person - An in-person course is delivered fully on campus.

Online Asynchronous (A) - An online asynchronous course has no fixed class schedule and allows students to engage with the course at different times according to their needs. Faculty provide modules, which are completed independently by the students according to established deadlines.

Online Synchronous (S) - An online synchronous course is delivered fully online and requires faculty and students to participate in real-time according to a fixed schedule. Classes are scheduled for a specific day and time.

Hybrid - A hybrid course is a combination of in-person and online classes and follows a set schedule. Students must be available to attend in-person classes at scheduled times during the semester.

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program, by campus. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment. Preferences for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis. Some Humber programs are also delivered fully online, where all courses are delivered online.

International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada on Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

Course code and Name Delivery Type by Location
Course Code Course Name North Lakeshore IGS DL/Online
Semester 1
FUND 5003 Communications Skills for Fundraising & Volunteer Management N/A In-Person N/A N/A
FUND 5004 Computer Applications & Databases N/A In-Person N/A N/A
FUND 5006 Human Resources & Volunteer Management N/A In-Person N/A N/A
FUND 5007 Finance Skills & Charitable Receipting N/A In-Person N/A N/A
FUND 5011 Introduction to Fundraising & The Philanthropic Landscape N/A Hybrid
In-Person
Online (A)
Online (S)		 N/A N/A
FUND 5012 Prospect Research N/A Hybrid
In-Person
Online (A)
Online (S)		 N/A N/A
FUND 5013 Law & Ethics in Fundraising & Volunteer Management N/A Hybrid
In-Person
Online (A)
Online (S)		 N/A N/A
Semester 2
FUND 5002 Events and Innovation N/A In-Person N/A N/A
FUND 5501 Integrated Marketing & Campaigns N/A Hybrid
In-Person
Online (A)		 N/A N/A
FUND 5502 Major Gifts & Planned Giving N/A Hybrid
In-Person
Online (A)
Online (S)		 N/A N/A
FUND 5503 Grant Writing for Charities & Nonprofit Groups N/A Hybrid
In-Person
Online (A)
Online (S)		 N/A N/A
FUND 5504 Building Partnerships With Corporations N/A Hybrid
In-Person
Online (A)
Online (S)		 N/A N/A
FUND 5505 Data Analytics for Decision Making N/A Hybrid
In-Person
Online (A)
Online (S)		 N/A N/A
FUND 5506 Operating A Development Office N/A Hybrid
In-Person
Online (A)		 N/A N/A
FUND 5507 Fundraising Capstone Project N/A Hybrid
In-Person
Online (A)
Online (S)		 N/A N/A
FUND 5551 Careers & Industry Seminar N/A In-Person N/A N/A
Semester 3
FUND 5599 Work Placement in Fundraising & Volunteer Management N/A Hybrid
In-Person
Online (A)
Online (S)
TBD		 N/A N/A

Work-Integrated Learning  

are typically abundant and secured with charities, non-profit groups, consulting firms, corporate donation offices, foundations or government granting agencies across the philanthropic sector. Field experiences take place in the spring term and are often paid.

Humber Advantages

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Program Features

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).

Samantha Rogers & Robyn Tremblay

Watch the video to hear how graduates co-found a sports philanthropy firm.

Risha Toney

Watch this Information Session to learn how you can make a difference through a career in fundraising management.

Industry 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

Scholarship Opportunities

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 justice, the arts, politics, the environment, international development and others. Graduates also work in social enterprises, consulting firms, foundation offices, granting agencies and in corporate social responsibility. We have alumni working across Canada and globally, at many leading organizations.

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. 

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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