Academics
 

Development and Fundraising

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Molloy College, in partnership with the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Long Island chapter (AFPLI), offers two certificate programs in development, philanthropy and fundraising management designed to meet the needs of individuals who are marketing and raising money for not-for-profit organizations.

  • If you are a development professional, executive director, board member, volunteer or have an affiliation with a not-for-profit organization of any size, you will learn all the pieces of the development picture and how they fit together. You will become more effective in dealing with board members, volunteers, staff and clients.
  • If you are contemplating a career change, know that knowledgeable fundraising executives are highly respected and sought. This curriculum will help you meet your professional goals.
  • If you are considering using your skills to become a consultant in the not-for-profit world, this program will help you gain the specialized knowledge you need.
  • The program is presented by instructors with extensive fundraising and marketing experience, as well as excellent teaching skills. Interactive classes and expert guest lecturers enable students to learn from others representing a wide range of non-profit organizations.

All AFPLI members are eligible for partial tuition reimbursement. For reimbursement and membership information, call Joan Connor at 631.249.5008 or by email at info@afpli.org. More information on AFPLI can also be found on their website, just click here.

All courses will be offered off-campus at Molloy's Suffolk Center at Route 110, 7180 Republic Airport, East Farmingdale. Click here for directions.

Curriculum and Scheduling

Classes can be taken individually or in pursuit of two certificates. These courses are complete in themselves and require no prior knowledge in the specific area. However, it is suggested that for those students working toward a certificate, the core courses: The Business of Raising Money for the Non-Profit Sector (seven sessions) and the free workshop, Your Career in Development and Fundraising (one session), should be taken first. Both courses are offered twice a year, in the fall and in the spring. Each required elective course meets once a week in the evening for five to six weeks. Courses are graded pass/fail. The semester that a course will offered can be found after the course title in the listing below.

The following is a list of the courses that are offered.

Core Courses
Both courses are required for certificate and for advanced certificate.

- Your Career in Development and Fundraising. (No Charge) Offered fall and spring semesters.
- The Business of Raising Money for the Non-Profit Sector. Offered fall and spring semesters.

Click here for the current schedule of all fundraising classes. Then click on the course title for a course description and faculty information.

Required Courses
3 of 4 required for certificate, all are required for the advanced certificate.

- The Art and Science of Acquiring Major Gifts. Offered fall semester.
- Special Events and Sponsorships. Offered fall semester.
- Positioning Your Marketing Through Marketing and Public Relations. Offered spring semester.
- The Art and Skills of the Grant Process. Offered spring semester.

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Elective Courses
2 of 4 required for certificate, all required for advanced certificate

- Building the Ultimate Board of Directors. Offered spring semester.
- Establishing and Managing a Planned Giving Program. Offered spring semester.
- Building An Outstanding Volunteer Program. (Online course) Offered winter semester.
- Prospect Research and Information Management. Offered spring semester.

Click here for the current schedule of all fundraising classes. Then click on the course title for a course description and faculty information.

Location

All courses will be offered at Molloy's Suffolk Center campus at Route 110, 7180 Republic Airport, East Farmingdale. Click here for directions.

Certificate and Advanced Certificate Requirements

To earn the certificate in development and fundraising management, each student is required to successfully complete seven courses:

- Both core courses
- Three of four required courses
- Two of four elective courses

To earn the advanced certificate in development and fundraising management, each student is required to successfully complete all ten courses. Students who have already earned the certificate in development and fundraising management need to complete three additional elective courses for the advanced certificate.

No sequence is required, however, for those without previous experience, we recommend beginning with the core courses and the workshop, "Your Career in Development and Fundraising," as they both will provide you with an overview of the basics of fundraising and career strategies. Once all courses are completed, the student must notify the office of continuing education and professional development at Molloy College. The college will notify the AFPLI to issue your certificate.

Registration

Students should register for classes at least one week prior to the start of classes. To register online, in person, by phone, by fax or by mail, click here. Confirmation of your registration and classroom assignments will be mailed or emailed to you upon receipt of your registration.

Certified Fundraising Executives (CFRE) Designation and Continuing Education Credit

Click here for information regarding the Certified Fundraising Executives (CFRE) Designation and Continuing Education Credit.

Questions?

If you have any questions, contact Louis Cino at lcino@molloy.edu or at 516.678.5000 ext. 6357.

Click here for the current schedule of all fundraising classes.