Fundraising from the Business Sector

Learn how to speak the unique language of businesses and corporations when raising support from the for-profit sector. Companies can fund and strengthen nonprofits in many ways. Gain skills and confidence for successful fundraising in the corporate office and the local business.

Certificates: Non Certificate Course,

Course Details

Please review the attendance policy and cancellation/transfer policy before registering.

Schedule

The course is offered in the following two formats:

Virtual (Live) Schedule

The live, virtual class is held over four sessions from 2pm to 5pm Eastern and hosted using the Zoom platform.

More details about the virtual format and requirements may be viewed here.

Session 1: Thursday, February 6, 2025
Session 2: Thursday, February 13, 2025
Session 3: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Session 4: Thursday, February 27, 2025

Session 1
The landscape of corporate philanthropy today
Models of corporate philanthropy

Session 2
Types of Gifts/Vehicles for Corporate Giving
Corporate Approaches to Philanthropy
- Cause Marketing
- Shared Value

Session 3
Fundraising from the Business Sector
- The Fundraising Cycle
- Gift Acceptance Policies
- Constituent Circles
Qualifying Prospective Donors

Session 4
Speaking the Language of the Business Sector
- Networking
- Timing
Action Planning

Online (Asynchronous) Schedule

The asynchronous online course is four weeks in length.

More details about the online format and requirements may be viewed here.

Week 1
The landscape of corporate philanthropy today

Week 2
Modules of corporate philanthropy
Case for support – Business Sector
Gift Acceptance Policies

Week 3
Types of Gifts/Vehicles for Corporate Giving
Corporate Approaches to Philanthropy
- Cause Marketing
- Shared Value

Week 4
Fundraising from the Business Sector
- The Fundraising Cycle
- Constituent Circles
Qualifying Prospective Donors
Speaking the Language of the Business Sector
Action Planning

To be eligible for the Certificate of Achievement, all coursework must be completed and submitted no later than Sunday of week 4 at 11:59 p.m. ET. This is a firm deadline and late work will not be accepted.

Course Objectives

After completion of this course, the learner will:

• Understand the scope of the business sector’s support of the philanthropic sector through charitable donations and sponsorships
• Understand the unique values exchange of business sector charitable giving
• Know the many types of charitable gifts from the business sector to nonprofits
• Prepare to fundraise from the business sector and create an action plan
• Speak the language of business and communicate the unique aspects of fundraising from the business sector

CFRE Education Points

Full participation in many of The Fund Raising School’s courses fulfill education point requirements for Category 1.B-Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Fundraising from the Business Sector qualifies for 12.0 CFRE Education Points/Hours.

IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTE: Tuition payment is due before the class begins and may be paid by credit card or check. All cancellations and transfers are subject to an administrative fee of $275.