New Fall Course Offerings in Nonprofit Management, Technology, and Annual Giving Meet the Needs of the Evolving Fundraising and Grantmaking Landscape
Press Release – NEW YORK, August 29, 2017—As New York City has seen continued growth in the number of nonprofit organizations, each with its own unique funding requirements, there has been a concomitant increase in the need for skilled professionals in the field. To meet this demand, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYUSPS), a leader in professionally focused, industry based education, is offering an extensive new array of courses in fundraising and grantmaking in the fall to provide jobseekers with the skills and training for a career in this specialized arena.
According to experts, the makeup of the workforce in this industry is changing. “A trend we’re seeing is that younger professionals are becoming more interested in starting a career in fundraising right out of college. At the same time, there’s an increase in older professionals who are retiring from a first career but want to continue working, and choose to transition to a career in fundraising,” noted Patricia Moran, director of the NYUSPS George H. Heyman, Jr. Program for Philanthropy and Fundraising. “We strive to provide the educational opportunities to these new populations while also servicing professionals already in the field who are looking to advance in their careers.”
Recognizing the needs of the evolving fundraising and grantmaking landscape, the NYUSPS Heyman Program for Philanthropy and Fundraising specially developed new courses to help both new and older professionals gain the skills and cultivate the connections needed to make a difference.
Taught by highly successful practitioners, Career Advancement Courses in fundraising and grantmaking through NYUSPS Professional Pathways cover timely topics such as annual giving, nonprofit management, donor cultivation, and fundraising technology. In as little as one semester, students can build their credentials to progress in their current role or in a new job. Students can gain a deep understanding of the important role of social media in fundraising; increase their knowledge of ethical and legal issues in fundraising; explore best practices and techniques for writing effective grant proposals; and benefit from the connections they forge with professional peers, instructors who are industry experts, and guest lecturers.
Among the Fall 2017 new course offerings in fundraising and grantmaking are:
- Advanced Techniques for Securing Annual Appeal Funding
- Basics of Nonprofit Finances
- Developing a Sustainable Fundraising Program (online format)
- Engaging Board Members in the Fundraising Plan
- Enhancing Fundraising Through Effective Cultivation
- Exit Strategies: A Key to Every Successful Grant
- Funding Partnerships, Collaborations, and Mergers
- History and Philosophy of Philanthropy in the United States
- Introduction to Annual Appeal Campaigns
- Introduction to Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations
- Introduction to Major Gifts for Nonprofit Organizations
- Managing a Major Gift Program for a Nonprofit Organization
- Planned Giving Programs for Small Nonprofit Organizations
- Stewardship: Acknowledging Donors and Enhancing Private Support
- Transitioning to a Career in Grantmaking
- Understanding Financial Tools to Enhance the Nonprofit Mission
Students also can incorporate a global, social, or research perspective to their current credentials in the nonprofit sector through three new courses offered by the NYUSPS Center for Global Affairs (CGA).
- “Intro to Analytics and Digital Tools for the Global Nonprofit” is geared towards individuals in – or thinking about getting involved in – the nonprofit sphere to gain skills to track and measure impact. The course begins with a theory of impact mapping, and then moves on to help students gain a foundation in Google Analytics so they can work toward getting certified; teaches students how to employ social media advertising and branding; and instructs students on how to apply for, manage, and employ the Google AdWords Grant as an impact tool.
- “Practicing Qualitative Research” introduces critical concepts in qualitative thinking; provides opportunities to analyze qualitative studies; walks students through designing a mini study; and provides practical sessions in interviewing, focus groups, and participant observation.
- “Applied Arts for Social Justice” provides an overview of how grassroots creative projects offer unique opportunities for exploring conflict and justice, and how they can sometimes serve as catalysts for cultural and political changes. Students will engage with an array of artists and expert practitioners, providing opportunities to ask questions and become familiar with how art practices impact the world around them.
Registration is now open. Explore all of the School’s course offerings and enroll today for fall by visiting sps.nyu.edu/careeradvancement or call 212-998-7150.
About the NYU School of Professional Studies
Established in 1934, the NYU School of Professional Studies (sps.nyu.edu) is one of NYU’s several degree-granting schools and colleges, each with a unique academic profile. The reputation of the School of Professional Studies arises from its place as the NYU home for study and applied research related to key knowledge-based industries where the New York region leads globally. This is manifest in the School’s diverse graduate, undergraduate, and Professional Pathways programs in fields such as Accounting, Finance, and Law; Applied Health; Arts, Design, and Film; Creative Cities and Economic Development; English-Language Learning; Entrepreneurship; Fundraising and Grantmaking; Global Affairs; Hospitality and Tourism Management; Human Resource Management and Development; Languages and Humanities; Management and Systems; Marketing; Project Management; Public Relations and Corporate Communication; Publishing; Real Estate, Real Estate Development, and Construction Management; Sports Management, Media, and Business; Translation; and Writing.
More than 100 distinguished full-time faculty members collaborate with an exceptional cadre of practitioner/adjunct faculty members and lecturers to create a vibrant professional and academic environment that educates over 5,000 degree-seeking students from around the globe each year. In addition, the School fulfills the recurrent professional education needs of local, national, and international economies, as evidenced by nearly 28,000 Professional Pathways enrollments in Career Advancement Courses and Diploma Programs. The School’s community is enriched by more than 31,000 degree-holding alumni worldwide, many of whom serve as mentors, guest speakers, and advisory board members. For more information about the NYU School of Professional Studies, visit sps.nyu.edu.
