Fund Development | Continuing Education

About the program

The Fund Development College Certificate provides the techniques and skills required by not-for-profit managers, employees and volunteers to implement a wide variety of fundraising strategies and campaigns. In this program you will develop the ability to recognize opportunities and communicate with volunteers, donors and the media. Volunteers, including board members and those involved directly in fundraising, will benefit from this program with an enhanced understanding of the many strategies and processes. This certificate also offers an excellent professional development opportunity for fundraising professionals, who are looking to update or refresh their skills.

Program information

All courses must be completed within 3 years of acceptance into the program.

Admission requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older

Admission procedures

Submit a completed Conestoga College Program Application Form.
Attach proof of admission requirements.
Final selection is made following an assessment of the admission requirements.

Graduate opportunities

Graduate employment opportunities may include fundraising for non-profit organizations, social welfare agencies, hospitals and heath charities, university and college foundations, international development agencies and community organizations.

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home

Program outcomes

Explain the concepts involved in strategically planning, developing, implementing and evaluating a fund raising program
Identify basic marketing techniques for a fundraising program and outline the process of developing community resources.
Demonstrate proficiency in fund development writing skills including the distinction between internal and external case statements.
Identify and discuss the regulatory legislation and ethical practices in philanthropy.
List and explain the methods used in an Annual Giving Program for a variety of different sized organizations.
Research a variety of programs and campaign initiatives.

Program related resources

Student Academic Handbook

Program contact

OntarioLearn Team Member
OntarioLearn@conestogac.on.ca

Continuing Education

Upcoming registrations

Mark your calendar with our registration dates, so you can plan your future.

Winter registration: Opens November 4, 2024
Spring registration: Opens March 17, 2025

Disclaimer

The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.

Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.