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
International fees are typically 3.25 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:
- 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
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of FUND 2315 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 62013
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 27 Loading
- CRN 62013
- $602.96 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Siobhan Aspinall
Course outline
Important information
- This course online asynchronous delivery format: you are not required to meet each and every 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. If this course is showing as full, please contact Candace_Marrington@bcit.ca and ask that your name be added to the waitlist.
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