Nonprofit Fundraising

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Santa Barbara City College

Created:

Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Nonprofit Fundraising

The Nonprofit Fundraising Certificate enables students to develop the skills necessary to be effective fundraisers for nonprofit organizations of all types and sizes. Participants demonstrate a strong understanding of the principles of fundraising, the grantwriting process and the negotiation skills necessary to solicit major gifts.

Skills

What Courses or Activities it takes to earn this badge

PROW NC100 Introduction to Nonprofits |Participants are introduced to the nonprofit sector and learn the differences between nonprofit and for-profit organizations. This course offers an opportunity to explore the operations of nonprofit organizations including governance, board development, strategic planning, fiscal management, legal obligations, evaluation, fundraising, advocacy strategies and collective impact. Practical application for employees at every level of an organization is emphasiz
PROW NC102 Principles of Fundraising |Explore and apply key fundraising strategies for nonprofit organizations. Learn the foundations of fundraising and how to develop a fundraising plan for a nonprofit organization. This course will discuss the art of the ask, annual giving, corporate sponsorships, donor stewardship and fundraising events. Practical application for organizations of every size is emphasized.
PROW NC103 Grantwriting |Learn the fundamentals of grantwriting for nonprofit organizations and how to develop an effective grant proposal. This course will consider the complete grant cycle from identifying funders to writing effective proposals to reporting and grant management. Practical application for organizations of every size is emphasized.

Class Schedule

Introduction to Nonprofits

CRN	Location	Type	Days	Times	Start	End	Instructor
52362	online via Zoom	Lec/Lab	Wednesday	8:30 AM-4:30 PM	02/11/26	02/11/26	Rachel Johnson

Principles of Fundraising

CRN	Location	Type	Days	Times	Start	End	Instructor
52363	online via Zoom	Lec/Lab	Wednesday	8:30 AM-4:30 PM	02/25/26	02/25/26	Rachel Johnson

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