Strategic Fundraising and Philanthropy
The nonprofit sector is one of the fastest growing sectors in the country, outpacing both private business and government. Nationally, there are some 1.8 million nonprofit institutions, of which more than 800 thousand are classified as 501(c)(3) charities. In Massachusetts alone, nonprofit organizations spend significant money, pumping some $50 billion into the state's economy annually.
As the number of nonprofit organizations seeking individual, corporate, and foundation philanthropy has multiplied, the demand for highly skilled nonprofit fundraising professionals has increased dramatically. Nonprofit institutions seek individuals with proficiencies in multiple areas, including a thorough understanding of the philanthropic marketplace, mastery of key fundraising techniques, and comprehensive management skills.
The Master of Science in Strategic Fundraising and Philanthropy degree program prepares professionals to advance in careers in institutional advancement and development as well as nonprofit management. The program is a highly focused, rigorous course of study designed to educate students in the essential tools of fundraising management and nonprofit administration. The program is appropriate both for individuals who are planning to enter the nonprofit sector either as fundraisers or as managers, as well as for those already in the field who wish to broaden their skills in pursuit of professional advancement.
Strengths and Benefits of the Program
- Complete the degree program entirely online
- You can complete the master's program in one year
- Core curriculum provides significant breadth and depth in fundraising skills and knowledge
- Immediate applicability and relevance
- Highly personal and supportive learning environment
- Opportunities to extend your personal network and connect to the wider world of nonprofits
- Taught by practitioner faculty who are leaders in their field
- Scholarships available for nonprofit professionals
