Fundraising Strategies for Social Impact

Undergraduate / Graduate

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to resource development in the nonprofit sector, with a focus on fundraising strategy and practical skill-building within a U.S. context. Students will explore a range of fundraising methods-including individual giving, foundation and corporate grants, government funding, and campaigns-and learn how to design, implement, and measure effective development efforts. They will build essential skills such as conducting relational meetings, developing a compelling case statement, and stewarding individual donors, while examining the role of fundraising within an organization's broader mission, strategy, and stakeholder relationships. The course prepares students to navigate real-world fundraising challenges with confidence, creativity, and strategic alignment.