Fundraising and Development
The Graduate Certificate in Fundraising and Development offers a foundation in the techniques, tools, and skill sets necessary for nonprofit fundraising and development efforts.
Part-Time
In today’s nonprofit sector, fundraising and development have seen continual growth and increased career opportunities. The Graduate Certificate in Fundraising and Development prepares students for roles or advancement in these increasingly strategic areas and provides students with the expert-level skills, techniques, and practicalities of raising funds.
In the program, students will produce professional-level work to add to their personal portfolio, utilize current industry tools, and have the opportunity to participate in experiential projects. Skills graduates learn in donor research management, grant writing, building effective partnerships, and measuring social impact are increasingly valuable to nonprofit organizations as they are depending on fundraising and grant management to achieve their mission.
Additionally, the certificate may be applied toward the Master of Science in Nonprofit Management.
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Unique Features
- Opportunity to engage in an experiential project with an organization of your choice or another institution suggested by the faculty/XN team
- Skills-focused curriculum taught by industry experts
- Earn your certificate quickly – the program is six 6-week-long classes
- Credits earned completing this certificate can be applied to Northeastern’s Master of Science in Nonprofit Management
- Unique specialization in fundraising and development
- Solid foundation in data analysis and performance management for the nonprofit sector
Career Outlook
Graduates from the Certificate in Fundraising and Development will be prepared to enter into or advance within the following types of professional roles:
- Development Coordinator
- Fundraiser
- Public Relations and Fundraising Managers
- Senior Gifts Officer
- Grant/Proposal Writer
- Manager/Director, Donor Impact
- Manager/Director, Fund Development
- Manager/Director, Growth and Strategic Partnerships
- Major Gifts Associate
- Manager/Director, Development and Annual Giving
- Development Officer
- Institutional Giving Manager
Testimonials
Raymond Heath, CPS‘20
Lori Ashline, Faculty
Monica Borgida, Program Director
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Requirements
- Online application
- Statement of purpose (500–1000 words): Identify your educational goals and expectations of the program. Please be aware that Northeastern University's academic policy on plagiarism applies to your statement of purpose.
- Professional resumé
- Official undergraduate transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL score of 79, including a 20 or more on the writing section)
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.7 or above
Admissions Dates
Our admissions process operates on a rolling basis; however, we do recommend following the application guidelines below to ensure you can begin during your desired start term.
| Recommended Admissions Deadline: | |
|---|---|
| International out-of-country application complete (start date: April 12, 2021) | February 8, 2021 |
| International in-country application complete (start date: April 12, 2021) | March 8, 2021 |
| Domestic application complete (first half start: April 12, 2021) | April 2, 2021 |
| Domestic application complete (second half start: May 24, 2021) | May 14, 2021 |
| Recommended Admissions Deadline: | |
|---|---|
| International out-of-country application complete (start date: July 12, 2021) | May 10, 2021 |
| International in-country application complete (start date: July 12, 2021) | June 14, 2021 |
| Domestic application complete (first half start: July 12, 2021) | June 28, 2021 |
| Domestic application complete (second half start: August 9, 2021) | July 26, 2021 |
| Recommended Admissions Deadline: | |
|---|---|
| International out-of-country application complete (start date: September 20, 2021) | July 19, 2021 |
| International in-country application complete (start date: September 20, 2021) | August 23, 2021 |
| Domestic application complete (first half start: September 20, 2021) | September 7, 2021 |
| Domestic application complete (second half start: November 1, 2021) | October 18, 2021 |
| Recommended Admissions Deadline | |
|---|---|
| International out-of-country application complete (start date: January 10, 2022) | November 8, 2021 |
| International in-country application complete (start date: January 10, 2022) | December 13, 2021 |
| Domestic application complete (first half start: January 10, 2022) | December 20, 2021 |
| Domestic application complete (second half start: February 22, 2022) | February 8, 2022 |
| Recommended Admissions Deadline | |
|---|---|
| International out-of-country application complete (start date: April 11, 2022) | February 7, 2022 |
| International in-country application complete (start date: April 11, 2022) | March 14, 2022 |
| Domestic application complete (first half start: April 11, 2022) | March 28, 2022 |
| Domestic application complete (second half start: May 23, 2022) | May 9, 2022 |
| Recommended Admissions Deadline | |
|---|---|
| International out-of-country application complete (start date: July 11, 2022) | May 9, 2022 |
| International in-country application complete (start date: July 11, 2022) | June 13, 2022 |
| Domestic application complete (first half start: July 11, 2022) | June 27, 2022 |
| Domestic application complete (second half start: August 8, 2022) | July 25, 2022 |
General Requirements
Please note: This curriculum is for marketing purposes only and is subject to change. Official curriculum can be found within the course catalog.
Northeastern's signature experiential learning model combines academics with professional practice to help students acquire relevant, real-world skills they can apply to their desired industry. Each program offers its own unique experiential learning opportunities, and for this program they include:
Experiential Network (XN) — Students work virtually or on the ground once a week with a sponsoring organization on a short-term project over six weeks.
Our Faculty
Our faculty represents a wide cross-section of professional practices and fields ranging from finance to education to biomedical science to management to the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside students to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.
By enrolling in Northeastern, you gain access to a network of more than 255,000 alumni and 3,350+ employer partners, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and global nongovernmental organizations. Our current students and faculty across strategically located regional locations further foster a lifelong, global community of learning and mentoring.
Below is a look at where our management alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.
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Where They Work
- State Street
- Fidelity Investments
- Dell EMC
- IBM
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
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What They Do
- Business Development
- Sales
- Operations
- Finance
- Entrepreneurship
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What They're Skilled At
- Management
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management
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