Stabilize Your Nonprofit’s Finances So You Can Focus on Its Mission When pursuing a Nonprofit Fundraising Certificate, current and prospective fundraising professionals delve into all aspects of a thriving, sustainable fundraising enterprise. Curriculum covers ethics, best practice processes and procedures, data collection and management, and donor relations.

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continuing.education@unlv.eduUNLV Paradise Campus851 E. Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89119

Fundraising skills are essential no matter your role within your nonprofit.In 2017, UNLV Continuing Education conducted a needs assessment with the CEOs of local nonprofits to identify skill gaps in the Las Vegas area. They identified fundraising as an area where there is a gap of talent and experience available in the Las Vegas area. These nonprofit leaders emphasized the importance of every member of their staff and board thoroughly understanding fundraising philosophies, ethics, and processes.

UNLV’s Nonprofit Fundraising Certificate program was subsequently built with guidance from some the area’s leading fundraising professionals based on their extensive experience.

NONPROFIT FUNDRAISING CERTIFICATE

Nonprofit Fundraising Advisory Board:

The following local fundraising professionals serve on the Nonprofit Fundraising Certificate program’s advisory board:Gregory Gudenkauf, MPA, AFP Master Trainer, Director of Development,

Opportunity Village Stacey Wedding, Founder and Chief Strategist, Professionals in Philanthropy T. Clay Buck, CFRE, AFP Master Trainer, Founder & Chief Consultant,

Tactical Fundraising Solutions Helen Arnold, CFRE, AFP Master Trainer, President, Arnold Olsen Consulting Caleen Johnson, CFRE, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations,

Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement, UNLV Angel Williams, Community Relations Manager, NV EnergyJeanne Hamrick, President and Founder, JBH Link

As you progress through the program, you will explore varied campaign types and fundraising strategies including annual campaigns, legacy giving, capital campaigns, special events, corporate

or private sponsorship, government funding, grants, and online giving. Along the way you will gain an understanding of why people give and learn how to articulate a compelling case for support.

Effective Fundraising (NP3169)Focus on fundraising ethics; selecting the proper campaign to meet your objectives; development infrastructure, processes, and roles; your case for support; and donor cultivation.

Donor Relations (NP3170)Take a donor-centric and data-driven approach to donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. Study donor psychology to better understand why people give.

Schedule & Free Information SessionsCourse descriptions, schedules, and registration are online at ced.unlv.edu/fundraising.

Attend a free information session to meet the instructors and learn about class format, curriculum, financial assistance, and employment outlook. For upcoming information session dates and times, visit ced.unlv.edu/fundraising.

Contact UsReach UNLV Continuing Education at 702-895-3394 or continuing.education@unlv.edu.

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Earning your Nonprofit Fundraising CertificateTo earn the Nonprofit Fundraising Certificate, candidates must successfully complete four core courses plus 2.4 CEUs of elective courses. Elective selections can be tailored to your interest area.

Core Courses: Responsible Fundraising (NP3130)Learn to build donor and volunteer relationships, execute effective marketing strategies, connect with new and existing supporters through new media, assess your fundraising efforts, advocate for your cause, and set financial priorities.

Infrastructure and Process of Nonprofit Fundraising (NP3163)Examine fundraising processes and systems including database management, wealth intelligence and prospect research, staff and volunteer management, reporting, and general business principles to ensure your program is well taken care of now and into the future.

Related Programs:UNLV Grant AcademyThe UNLV Grant Academy curriculum covers the full life cycle of a grant, enabling you to learn best practices that produce winning applications plus organizational policies that support successful oversight and administration.

Program details, program requirements, and free information session dates at ced.unlv.edu/grant-academy.

UNLV Nonprofit Management CertificateNonprofit leaders are fueled by passion for their cause and the opportunity to make an impact on their community. Completing UNLV’s Nonprofit Management Certificate offers fresh perspective on both the “hows” and “whys” of nonprofit work.

Program details, program requirements, and free information session dates at ced.unlv.edu/nonprofit.

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Americans’ Favorite Causes:2018Giving