Certificate in Fundraising and Nonprofit Management
About This Program
The Certificate in Fundraising and Nonprofit Management develops students’ knowledge of the nonprofit sector and trains students in fundraising strategies, nonprofit management, and community engagement.
Competencies
- Upon completion of this certificate, students will have competency in identifying key elements of fundraising strategies.
- Upon completion of this certificate, students will have competency in explaining the process in planning and developing nonprofit programs.
- Upon completion of this certificate, students will have competency in recognizing ethical principles and practices related to nonprofit organizations.
Admissions Criteria
All degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible to complete this certificate. Interested students please consult an Academic Advisor in the Department of Communication.
Curriculum
| Foundations | ||
| PCOM 2301 | INTRODUCTION TO NONPROFITS AND PHILANTHROPY | 3 |
| PCOM 3301 | FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select two courses from the following (PCOM majors must choose MARK or MANA courses): | 6 | |
| TECHNICAL WRITING | ||
| GRANT AND PROPOSAL WRITING | ||
| ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION | ||
| STRATEGIC SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATION | ||
| NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT | ||
| PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS | ||
| MANAGERIAL COMMUNICATION | ||
| SPECIAL TOPICS | ||
| PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATION | ||
| PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | ||
| PROFESSIONAL SELLING | ||
| INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION / ADVERTISING | ||
| HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | ||
| DIVERSITY IN ORGANIZATIONS | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Program Completion
To earn this certificate students must complete the two foundations courses and two electives from the course options listed; all with a grade of C or better. PCOM majors must choose two electives from the MARK and MANA programs to earn the certificate.
Advising Resources
Advisors assist with many tasks via email:
- Remove enrollment holds.
- Evaluate progress and make course suggestions.
- Assist choosing majors/minors.
- Help enrolling/dropping courses.
For more assistance students may schedule in-person or virtual appointments in advance, thru the advising resources webpage link, or drop by our office.
Location:
126 Fine Arts Building
Email:
commadvising@uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-5760