Fundraising Management
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.
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, non-profit groups, consulting firms, corporate donation offices, foundations or government granting agencies across the philanthropic sector. Work placement take place in the spring term 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 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.
Related Programs
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On October 21, 2019, the Provincial Government of Ontario announced the renaming of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU). Both names may appear on this website.
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 2022-2023 fee for three semesters was:
- domestic: $6,291.40
- international: $18,058.00
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.
Explore Opportunities through Humber Pathways
Humber Pathways include:
- Opportunities to build on your college education and complete your diploma or degree at Humber.
View Pathways into this program
- Degree and graduate study opportunities at other institutions in Ontario, Canada and abroad.
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.
