Part-Time Studies
Come learn with us. It’s time to get inspired — broaden your vision and expand
your fundraising expertise!
Complement your professional experience with newly acquired skills and knowledge you can gain on a part-time basis. At Georgian College, you can enjoy on-line courses that offer the flexibility you need when juggling a job and other life commitments.
The Fundraising & Resource Development program allows students to access course materials and participate in on-line discussion at any time, from anywhere there is a computer and Internet access. Now gaining international recognition, some of our students have even participated while helping others in countries as far away as Thailand and Haiti! Whether you want to increase your skills in one or two areas or work toward your Graduate Certificate, this comprehensive program will help you further your professional aspirations.
Program Admission Requirements: Applicants to the Fundraising & Resource Development Program must hold a college diploma or university degree, or equivalent. Strong communications skills are required. and proficiency in word processing and computer skills are recommended. Applicants lacking a college diploma, university degree, or equivalent may be considered based on CFRE designation (Certified Fund Raising Executive) OR a combination of post-secondary education and related work experience (minimum three years full-time paid experience working in a non-profit environment) and demonstrated achievement of post-secondary level competencies.
Course Schedule – Part-time Studies
September 6 – December 16, 2011
- FUND1000 Computer Applications in Fundraising (Instructor: Lydia Crawford, B.Ed., MDE)
- FUND1001 Introduction to Philanthropy (Instructor: Kimberley Goggins, BJ (Hons.))
- FUND1002 Planning for Fundraising (Instructor: Philippe Gérard, MBA)
- FUND1003 Annual Giving: Principles and Process (Instructor: Sherry Rodney Clodman, CFRE)
- FUND1004 Human Dimensions in Fundraising (Instructor: Philippe Gerard, MBA)
- FUND1005 Grant & Proposal Writing (Instructor: Sherry Rodney Clodman, CFRE)
January 9 – April 20, 2012
- FUND1006 Professional Practice in Fundraising (Instructor: Lydia Crawford, B.Ed., MDE)
- FUND1007 Major Gifts (Scott Fortnum, M.A., CFRE)
- FUND1008 Volunteer Management (Instructor: Lee Pigeau, CFRE)
- FUND1009 Marketing & Public Relations in Fundraising (Instructor: Kimberley Goggins, BJ (Hons.))
- FUND1010 Prospect Research (Instructor: Liz Rejman)
- FUND1011 Planned Giving (Instructor: Paul Nazareth)
- FUND1012 Capital Campaigns (Instructor: Sherry Clodman, CFRE)
Follow this link to view course descriptions: www.georgianc.on.ca/programs/FUND/outline/
Registration for part-time courses: Complete the registration and additional information form (with accompanying proof of admission criteria if necessary) and submit to Georgian College, Orillia Campus, at least one week before the course start date to ensure timely delivery of course materials.
Click here to download the Part time studies reg form (2) (PDF).
Students must meet the admission requirements of the program in order to register for courses, and ALL part-time students MUST apply officially, and be admitted to the program, prior to registering for courses. For more information, contact Kimberley Glaze, (kglaze@georgianc.on.ca) or see “How to Apply“
Course Costs: $309.12 (course fees Fall 2010) each course (Canadian Residents only**)
plus the cost of textbooks. Fees subject to change.
**International students: Please contact Kimberley Glaze, email kglaze@georgianc.on.ca or 705-325-2740 ext. 3027
Georgian College is an approved provider for CFRE Continuing Education. Full participation in any of the courses listed above is applicable for 42 points (each course) in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Click here to download the CE Tracker – Georgian College Fall 2011-Spring 2012 (Word).
How to apply to the program: Click here for more information about how to apply as a part-time student.
Program completion requirements: To receive the Ontario College Graduate Certificate, you must complete the academic requirements of the program (12 courses, including 11 mandatory courses and 1 optional course) and complete either the Internship Placement (which is considered to be a full academic semester) or achieve credit for some courses and/or the internship through a Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) process.
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Fundraising & Resource Development Program
Georgian College
825 Memorial Ave
Orillia, ON L3V 6S2
