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Course description

Learn about fundraising from both a nonprofit and a private sector perspective. From the nonprofit perspective, discuss how to raise funds. From the private sector perspective, discuss how to create programs that provide funding. You will discover the role philanthropy plays in society and why it is considered to be such an important business strategy.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to 

  • describe the role philanthropy and fund development play in the management of a nonprofit organization.
  • discuss the nonprofit sector in Canada, including its breadth, diversity, and challenges.
  • recognize the role philanthropy plays and why it is a good business strategy.
  • describe the competencies required to work in fund development.
  • apply basic communication strategies and plans that support fund development.
  • create a basic fund development plan.

Recommendations

Recommended course preparation: XNPC 20008 - Introduction to Non-profit Management

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Section title
Fund Development and Corporate Philanthropy
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jul 06, 2026 to Aug 04, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
15.0
Delivery options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
TXMO-Su non-credit $455.00
Potential Discount(s)
Instructors

Section Notes

•   This is an online, asynchronous course; it is not an independent study course. There are set due dates for graded and non-graded assessments and students are required to actively participate throughout the course via discussion and other activities. 

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace. Your instructor will be available on the course start date.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact conted@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6875 (toll free 1.866.775.2673). 

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