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Resource Development
This course examines how nonprofit organizations develop effective resource development strategies to support their important work in our society. The course reviews the theoretical rationales and practical considerations in managing particular sources of income, including charitable donations, government support, earned income, and investment income. It also discusses best practices in designing appropriate revenue portfolios to achieve financial health and sustainability
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles and practices of nonprofit resource development, including
- fundraising, grant writing, donor relations, and stewardship.
- Analyze diverse revenue streams available to nonprofits, such as individual donors,
- government and foundation grants, corporate partnerships, and earned income
- Develop effective resource development strategies tailored to the mission, goals, and
- capacity of nonprofit organizations.
- development, including donor stewardship and accountability.
Topics:
- Introduction to Resource Development in Nonprofit Organizations
- Understanding Nonprofit Revenue Streams
- Fundamentals of Fundraising: Strategies and Techniques
- Grant Writing and Proposal Development
- Donor Relations and Cultivation
- Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships
- Earned Income Strategies for Nonprofits
- Ethical and Legal Considerations in Resource Development
- Week 9: Assessing Nonprofit Financial Health and Sustainability
- Impact Measurement and Reporting
- Developing Resource Development Plans and Strategies
- Case Studies and Best Practices in Nonprofit Resource Development