AA 6060 - Fund Development for Arts Administrators

3 credits

Students will gain an understanding of the development component and process including fundraising principles of annual, major gift (including corporate and foundation giving), capital and planned giving campaigns in building an effective fund development program. Students will learn how to develop and use related fund development tools including direct mail, special events, face-to-face major gift fund raising, proposal writing, government grant writing, etc.) The role of the board of trustees/directors and other leadership/volunteer groups will be examined, as well as community development and rural issues. Regulations governing methods of recordkeeping and reporting will be covered. (Spring even years)

General Education Course: No