Fundraising
Graduate Certificate
Nonprofit professionals who are interested in developing their knowledge and skills in fundraising may choose to pursue the Graduate Certificate in Fundraising. This program provides an overview of the core concepts in fundraising and development, and is intended to meet the needs of individuals seeking a focused experience to advance their careers. This certificate is appropriate for students who seek to expand their knowledge, but who do not wish to commit to a master’s degree program.
Program Highlights
- 18 credit hours
- May be completed online
- Credits may be used toward the Master of Nonprofit Management
Curriculum
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Fundraising must complete 18 credit hours of courses, including 12 credit hours of core courses, listed below, and six credit hours of electives. Students must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA in order to be awarded the certificate. The program must be completed within three years. For more information, please visit the UCF Graduate Catalog.
Offered in fall and spring
Taught by Assistant Professor Suzette Myser
Offered in fall and spring
Taught by Associate Lecturer Stephanie Krick and Assistant Professor Hui Li
Offered in fall and spring
Offered in spring
Admissions and Advising
Prospective students seeking enrollment in the Graduate Certificate in Fundraising should submit the following for consideration:
- An official, sealed transcript of each college or university attended, showing a GPA of 2.5 or better
- A current resume
- A goal statement, no longer than two pages, addressing the following:
- What is your reason for pursuing this certificate and how does it fit into your future goals and plans?
- What specific areas of fundraising interest you?
- What previous work experience do you have in the field?
For more information on admissions, please contact our graduate advisor, Nasrin Lakhani.
Application Deadlines
Fundraising Graduate Certificate
Fall
Spring
Domestic Applicants
Jul 1
Dec 1
International Applicants
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Faculty Contact
Young-Joo-Lee, Ph.D.