- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Students analyse and synthesize the necessary components of major gift and capital campaigns. Institutional readiness, prospect management from identification to stewardship, volunteer recruitment and retention, and management of the program are stressed.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$602.96
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Assess an organization’s readiness to undertake major gifts fundraising and capital campaigns
- Develop a major gifts initiative at any size of organization
- Develop and execute a capital campaign
- Explain the relationship between major gifts, capital campaigns and other fundraising channels
- Recruit, train and develop leadership volunteers
- Identify, research, solicit and steward prospective donors
- Understand how to apply ethical considerations to major gifts fundraising
- Understand how to start or advance a career in major gifts fundraising
Effective as of Fall 2016
Related Programs
Major Gifts and Capital Campaigns (FUND 2315) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Marketing Management - Fundraising Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of FUND 2315 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 39417
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 29 Loading
- CRN 39417
- $602.96 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 29 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Siobhan Aspinall
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- 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. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please check the following link to ensure you meet the computer requirements for the class. www.bcit.ca/files/business/pdf/bcit-sobm-byod.pdf Course content, type and quality of assignments, and general standards for this online course are the same as classroom courses. To be successful in this online course, plan to spend 7-10 hours per week on your studies, or more if it’s a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date. If this course is showing as full, please contact Candace_Marrington@bcit.ca and request that your name be added to the waitlist and please include your full name, student ID, course code and CRN.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.