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Principles of Fundraising at Villanova
 formerly Fundamentals of Fundraising

Effective fundraising requires sophisticated methods of identifying, cultivating and soliciting potential donors.  This course provides an overview of the techniques needed to succeed.  We have selected faculty who are development professionals and/or experts in their field and willing to share their knowledge and extensive experience.  Through this course you will develop an inventory of skills for meeting the challenges of the fundraising profession.

Enroll by January 15, 2013.  Click Here for more information.

Spring 2013 Course Schedule
Monday evenings, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Villanova University, 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA

Starting a Development Program: An Overview of Fundraising
January 28, 2013

Marketing, Public Relations and Social Media
February 4, 2013
The Annual Appeal: Direct Mail, Telefundraising, and Online Giving
February 11, 2013

Major Gifts: Research, Cultivation, Solicitation, and Stewardship
February 18, 2013

Campaign Fundraising: Capital, Endowment, and Major Gifts
February 25, 2013
The Basics of Planned Giving
March 11, 2013

The Role of the Nominating Committee in Development Planning
March 18, 2013

Special Events and Corporate Sponsorship Solicitation
April 8, 2013

Mission Statements, Vision Statements, and the Proposal Writing Process
April 15, 2013

Solicitation and the Donor's Perspective
April 22, 2013
 
Accountability, Ethics, and the Law
April 29, 2013

Putting it all Together: The Development Plan 
May 6, 2013

Course Fees

AFP Members - $625.00
Nonmembers - $725.00
Fees include all instructional materials.  Parking is an additional fee.
 
For more information and an on-line registration form, please see Villanova's website. 




Association of Fundraising Professionals - Greater Philadelphia Chapter
100 North 20th Street, Suite 400 ~ Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel: 215-320-3871
Fax: 215-564-2175
Email: chapter@afpgpc.org
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The mission of AFP-GPC is to enhance the philanthropic effectiveness of the Greater Philadelphia community through the promotion of ethical practices, professional development, education, communication, leadership and service.