NMP 651 — Annual Giving and Donor Relations
Nonprofit Management and Philanthropy
3 Credits
By the completion of this course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the programs and processes which comprise the annual fundraising program. In particular, students will increase their understanding of: the role of fund development generally and annual giving fundraising specifically, how to define and articulate the case for raising annual support, how to develop an annual giving plan and goals, an annual calendar of activities, and other important foundational considerations, the purpose and elements of an annual giving plan including the methods and programs used for raising annual support, and how to effectively manage a comprehensive annual giving program. Additionally, students will learn about the role of donor relations in a comprehensive development program and will be exposed to cutting edge strategies for building and maintaining an effective donor relations effort.
Offered