Overview
 If you have a passion for serving your community while gaining personal reward, fund-raising is an excellent career choice. Learn how to design and implement successful fund-raising programs. Understand the elements of ethical philanthropic practice and optimize your career potential in fund-raising development and nonprofit management by studying with expert instructors who are among the most distinguished and respected professionals in their field in Orange County. Gain a broad educational experience that you can use immediately in your fund-raising career.
Certificate Requirements
Complete the four required courses and two elective courses with a grade “C” or better within 5 years of the first course in the program. Submit a Request for Certificate upon completion of the last course.
English Proficiency Requirement
All certificate programs at UC Irvine Extension (classroom and online formats) require professional-level English language proficiency in listening and note-taking, reading comprehension and vocabulary, written expression, and oral presentation. If you would like to refine your English language proficiency prior to beginning one of our programs, please see our English Language Programs.
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Certificate Candidacy
To apply for a certificate in Fund-Raising, please submit your Application for Candidacy along with a $125 nonrefundable fee to UC Irvine Extension, Student Services. Applications must be filed before completing the third course in the program.
Advisory Committee
- Ganka Brown, freelance fund-raising consultant
- Denise Desmond, Goodwill Industries of OC
- Randy Kokal, freelance fund-raising consultant
- Joan McBride, freelance fund-raising consultant
- Catherine Michaels, OC High School of Arts
- Catherine Spear, freelance fund-raising consultant
Co-Sponsors
 This program is endorsed by the Association of Fund-Raising Professionals, Orange County Chapter. Courses in the certificate program can be applied toward the educational units required for the Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) exam. For more information, contact the AFPOC at (949) 661-0195 or visit www.afpoc.org for more information.
When you become an AFP member, you can receive a 10% discount on any Fund Raising course by referencing discount code “AFP10.” |
