12 Courses
Fundraising
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This Module describes scale, scope, and pivotal roles that characterise the Irish nonprofit sector. You will acquire insights into the evolution and significance of philanthropy in Ireland, fostering a nuanced comprehension of its developmental trajectory and societal impact. You will gain proficiency in defning the role and profound impact of professional fundraisers, acknowledging their significance within the broader context of the nonprofit landscape. Finally, you will acquire a solid grasp of the fundamental terminology integral to the fundraising sector.
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The Managing a Team & Group Dynamics course is designed to give students an introduction to group dynamics, teams and teamwork, an overview of key leadership skills, and an understanding of how to manage and motivate teams.
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The Fundraising from Trusts/Foundations and Government course is designed to give students an understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of grant making trusts and foundations as a source of fundraising, an overview of best practice in researching and building relationships with trusts and foundations, an understanding of the grant cycle and an understanding of the reasons why grant applications fail
The Digital Fundraising module is designed to give students an understanding of social media options including social networking and multimedia for fundraising, an understanding of the factors that drive success in online fundraising and an understanding of how to develop a digital fundraising strategy.
The Direct Marketing module is designed to give students an understanding of why people donate and why they stop, an understanding of the key stages in the donor recruitment process and an overview of the essentials of creative briefing.
The Corporate Partnerships module is designed to give participants an introduction to the nature of corporate support (how and why corporates support charities), an overview of the essentials of an effective Corporate Fundraising Strategy and key techniques that can be used to increase success in securing corporate support.
The Fundraising Planning module is designed to give students an understanding of the fundraising planning process, an overview of how to conduct a fundraising audit, and understanding of how to set fundraising objectives and how to develop strategies and tactical plans.
The Certificate in Donor Care & Experience is designed to give students an understanding of best practices in donor care and retention, an understanding of the value of data in donor care and retention, and an introduction in to the key stages in building a donor retention strategy. The course focuses on individual giving programmes and not major gift or corporate supporter management programmes.
The Certificate in Community Fundraising & Volunteer Management is designed to give students an understanding of the key traits of community fundraising, an understanding of best practice in community fundraising, an overview of the key tasks involved in recruiting and managing volunteers and the key stages in building a community fundraising strategy.
The Certificate in Legacy & In Memory Giving is designed to give students an understanding of Legacy Fundraising in Ireland, the key concepts and strategies associated with Legacy Fundraising and an overview of In Memoriam and Tribute Funds.