NGOs

Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology

Contact Information:

Lydia Crawford
Program Co-ordinator
Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology
Fundraising & Resource Development Program, Community Studies
One Georgian Drive
Barrie, ON L4M 3X9
Canada
Tel: 705-325-2740
Fax: 705-722-5175
lcrawford@georgianc.on.ca
http://www.georgianc.on.ca/fundraising

Course Information:

Computer Applications in Fundraising
Credit-Bearing
Postgraduate
This course provides a combination of theory and hands-on learning of comprehensive computer applications for managing the development activity in fund raising.
Introduction to Philanthropy
Credit-Bearing
Postgraduate
Introduction to Philanthropy is a course that provides an overview of charitable giving in Canada. It examines philanthropy, its traditions and trends from a national and international perspective with a focus on current issues affecting giving. You
Planning for Fundraising
Credit-Bearing
Postgraduate
This course will introduce each of the major fund raising techniques and their application in a comprehensive development program.
Annual Giving: Principles and Process
Credit-Bearing
Postgraduate
In this course, you will learn the building blocks of fund raising, the principles and the process required for a successful annual giving program.
Human Dimensions in Fundraising
Credit-Bearing
Postgraduate
This course will study the factors impacting the development of relationships in fundraising as they apply to donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, recipients and staff.
Grant & Proposal Writing
Credit-Bearing
Postgraduate
This course will provide the opportunity to critically examine the granting process including the motivation of granters.
Professional Practice in Fundraising
Credit-Bearing
Postgraduate
In this course, through the use of case studies, you will examine moral, ethical and legal issues and challenges that face the philanthropic community.
Major Gifts
Credit-Bearing
Postgraduate
In this course, you will learn the strategic process of major gift solicitation, donor cultivation and recognition.
Planned Giving
Credit-Bearing
Postgraduate
The course will focus on the planned giving process, organizing the planned giving program, managing planned gifts such as bequests, gift of life insurance, annuity, trusts, endowments, estate and tax planning.
Volunteer Management
Credit-Bearing
Postgraduate
This course will provide a comprehensive introduction into the dynamic area of volunteerism.
Marketing & Public Relations in Fundraising
Credit-Bearing
Postgraduate
This course will examine the critical roles that marketing and public relations play in supporting and promoting successful fund raising initiatives.
Prospect Research
Credit-Bearing
Postgraduate
In this course, you will learn to research and analyze data, build and maintain a donor prospect database using a variety of research techniques.

Program Information:

Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology
Community Studies

Services

Internships
Workshops
Conferences

Other Information Services

Workshops
Conferences
Technical Assistance

Degree and Certificate Information

Degrees

Degree/
Level
Title/
English Correspondence
SubjectCredit HoursWorking
Language
History
Fundraising and Resource Development Post-graduate Diploma
Postgraduate
41-50

Certificates

Fund Raising and Resource Development

Information on Training and Other Services

Spring Fundraising Conference The one-day Spring conference is offered to agencies in the catchment area. Topics vary by year, and include all aspects of fundraising and resource development
Lunch and Learn Series Luncheon series, which is delivered in partnership with the Planned Giving Counsel of Simcoe County, deals mostly with topics related to Planned Giving - marketing, tools, the ask, working with Allied Professionals

Additional Information

None available

 

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