- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
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
$565.27 - $576.77 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of FUND 1215 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 65912
Duration
Mon Apr 08 - Sat Jun 29 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 65912
- Domestic fees $565.27International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Apr 08 - Jun 29 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Siobhan Aspinall
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$565.27
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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Students are permitted to register up until the first week without approval. Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous; you are not required 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. 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 for a condensed course, starting Week 1.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of FUND 1215 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 32810
Duration
Mon Sep 09 - Sat Nov 30 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 32810
- Domestic fees $576.77International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
---|---|---|---|
Sep 09 - Nov 30 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$576.77
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
Students are permitted to register up until the end of the first week without approval. Please note that the lecture component for this course is asynchronous; you are not required 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. 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 for a condensed course, starting Week 1. Important course information will be sent to your myBCIT account prior to your course start date.
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed May 22, 2024 at 9:00 am (PDT)
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.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Marketing Management - Fundraising Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Nonprofit Management
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Sustainable Event Management
Certificate Part-time
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