Course Overview
A course designed to provide an overview of fundraising topics. The emphasis is on the grounding of fundraising in philanthropy; the principles and strategic issues of fundraising in nonprofit organizations; and the role of the development officer and fundraising. Students develop an understanding of annual fund and capital campaign methodologies, working with volunteer boards, and developing career planning strategies.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$578.12 - $600.43 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Outline key philanthropic and fundraising trends
- Describe common fundraising channels and the benefits and limitations of each
- Understand how to apply ethical considerations to fundraising
- Describe the donor cycle as it applies to annual, major and planned giving
- Articulate best practices for working with volunteers and boards
- Understand how to start or advance a career in fundraising
Effective as of Fall 2016
Related Programs
Essentials of Fundraising (FUND 1215) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Event Marketing and Management Strategy
Certificate Part-time
- Marketing Management - Fundraising Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Nonprofit Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of FUND 1215 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 32810
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 32810
- $600.43 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Siobhan Aspinall
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous, not requiring you to meet each week at a specific time, however, there will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
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Winter 2027
Below is one offering of FUND 1215 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 47071
Dates
Jan 04 - Mar 27 Loading
- CRN 47071
- $578.12 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04 - Mar 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Siobhan Aspinall
Course outline
Important information
- This is not a self-paced course. There will be specific timelines for assignments and exams. Course content, quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions are required to achieve a passing final grade. You must have an email address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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