As government and corporate funding decrease and social needs increase, strategic fundraising has become more important than ever for nonprofit organizations to be successful in their missions. This certificate will give you the necessary preparation to become an effective development professional, with a focus on fundraising theory, history, strategy, implementation, and practice. In this certificate program, you will gain valuable skills in all aspects of fundraising management, including grant writing, annual major gift solicitation, capital campaign development and execution, and donor base development. Upon completion of the certificate, you'll be able to build a convincing case or financial support, and select the donors and markets that best fit your organization's mission.