Certificate in
Effective Fundraising
Program Overview
The Certificate in Effective Fundraising offers a comprehensive and systematic learning experience designed to equip you with the core competencies needed to become a confident, ethical, and self-aware fundraising professional. Through practical, experience-based instruction, you’ll deepen your expertise and elevate your impact—while developing a strong sense of professionalism, commitment, and passion for the nonprofit sector.
This certificate is ideal for:
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Fundraising professionals or volunteers seeking to strengthen their skills and advance their careers
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Individuals transitioning into fundraising who want a structured, competency-based foundation
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Graduates of nonprofit academic programs looking for real-world, experience-based learning
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Fundraisers working toward their CFRE who need continuing education and credits
Participants will receive 84.5 CFRE Continuing Education Points upon full completion of the program. Full participation in Certificate in Effective Fundraising is applicable for 80 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or re-certification.
Before you register, please be sure you can commit to participating in each session.
Scheduled Session
This 8-day certificate course will be held on the following Thursdays:
See application for session dates
Session Time: 9:30AM – 3:30PM CST
The session will be held in-person at the Highland Business Center. Participants are expected to attend and actively engage in every session. 85% Attendance requirement allows for only 1 absence to satisfy the certificate requirements. Before registering, please be sure you can commit to participating in each session.
Pricing
$1500*
Early Bird
See application for details.
$2000*
Standard
*Eligible for AmeriCorps education award funds and Hazlewood Act tuition exemption program