As a recent graduate of Georgian College’s Fundraising & Resource Development Program, I can certainly attest to the professionalism and level of personal satisfaction this program offers. I was able to relate all the information I learned online while interning with Georgian College’s Office of Development & Alumni Relations. While putting my skills into practice, I was exposed to a great variety of relationship building techniques, donor engagement, special event planning, volunteer recruitment, major gifts, and capital campaign management. I was also blessed to have an amazing group of faculty who goes above and beyond to support and inspire their students. Thanks Georgian!

Katelyn McKeown, Graduate 2010

“As a recent graduate, I can attest to the overall professionalism and progressive design and implementation of the Fundraising & Resource Development program. This program fully enabled me to gain a comprehensive, insightful and noteworthy educational experience. The program is a fine complement to an undergraduate degree, opening the doors to a variety of professional career opportunities in the not-for-profit landscape. The practical application of a mandatory internship placement is an ideal component of the program, leveraging the learning experience of Georgian College students far above other similar offered programs.”

Briana Trypuc,
Client Advisor, Charity Intelligence

“The online option allowed me the flexibility to participate in a more rounded life experience without feeling the pressure of time or geographical location during a point when I was tired of “living the life of a student”.
It is my belief that as an online student it also allowed for the more thoughtful and considerate expression of opinions and ideas in that, students did not feel “rushed” to participate. Oftentimes, out of the virtual classroom, there developed rich and passionate debate and discussion – which only deepened the learning experience.
Armed with the knowledge, skills and confidence that this program has given to me, I have been able to work for some of Canada’s top not-for-profits, such as The Arthritis Society, The Multiple Sclerosis Society, The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation and today, The York University Foundation. Time and time again, I have made a positive impression because I been able to directly apply what I have learned in the program and I have been able demonstrate an ability to adapt quickly to the demands of a new position because I have already acquired fundraising’s fundamentals and an understanding for the industry’s trends, issues and methods.”
Andrea Lucas,
Major Gifts Officer, York University Foundation