Fundraising Certificate

OVERVIEW

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.

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.

STUDENT RESOURCES

Plan of Study
New Student Handbook

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.