Principles of Fundraising Program - registration closes January 18

Effective fundraising requires sophisticated methods of identifying, cultivating and soliciting donors. This twelve-week course, co-sponsored by the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of AFP and Villanova University, provides an overview of the techniques needed to succeed.

We have selected a faculty of leading development professionals to share their knowledge and extensive experience. Through this course you will develop an inventory of skills for meeting the challenges of the fundraising profession.

Who Should Take This Course

• Professional fundraising personnel who have been in the field for less than five years
• Executive Directors of nonprofit organizations
• Volunteers engaged in fundraising activities
  
• Those seeking to enter the development profession
  

What Will I Learn as a Participant?

• Identifying, cultivating and soliciting prospective donors from among individuals, foundations and corporations.
  
• Applying current technologies to support fundraising activities.
  
• Planning, implementing and managing an annual giving program.
  
• Building meaningful, workable relationships with board members and volunteers.
  
• Understanding and using planned gifts to raise endowment funds.
  
• Understanding ethical and legal considerations for the professional and the nonprofit organization.

 To register and for more information, visit the Assocation of Fundraising Professionals website.