Overview

Boston University’s certificate in Professional Fundraising is an ideal course of study for individuals looking to enter the field of fundraising or advance their current professional knowledge—as well as for volunteer leaders who wish to better understand the development process. Designed and taught by senior philanthropy officers with distinguished careers in development, the Professional Fundraising Program provides the up-to-date knowledge you need for success in today’s burgeoning and increasingly specialized philanthropic environment—and provides the 84 continuing education points required to sit for the Certified Fund Raising Executive® (CFRE®) exam. In this online program, students will examine the key components of a comprehensive development program, building a portfolio of items representing the following areas: Annual Giving Capital Campaigns Corporations and Foundations Major and Leadership Gifts Management & Accountability Planned and Estate Giving Prospect Research Special Events Stewardship Strategic Planning Technology-enabled Fundraising Volunteer Leadership Management