Certificate
Arts and Culture Fundraising and Development
Gain the skills to create powerful fundraising campaigns in support of arts and culture nonprofits. You’ll learn about different fundraising approaches and techniques, from crowdsourcing to capital fundraising to legacy gifts, and you’ll be able to identify the right approach for a specific organization. Build proficiencies in grant writing, donor relations, event planning, and financial management to put your nonprofit on solid financial ground.
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At a Glance
Classes Begin
June 17
Term Length
10 Weeks
4 Course Certificate
Tuition
$13,344
6 Course Certificate
Tuition
$20,016
Format
Asynchronous and Hybrid Online
Admission
No GRE or GMAT
Duration
As few as 6 months
Duration
As few as 12 months
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U.S. News & World Report Rankings
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Chris Heriza
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University College is committed to educational access, and given the difficult circumstances currently impacting millions of people, we are waiving application fees.
Skills You’ll Learn
Create strategic marketing plans for arts and culture organizations
Identify and retain target markets
Curriculum
Graduate Certificate in Certificate of Advanced Study in Arts and Culture Fundraising and Development​ requires completion of 24 credit hours (6 courses).
4
Concentration Courses
2
Elective Courses
Featured Instructors
Sample Schedule
Plan out your schedule and determine your preferred timeline for completing your master's degree—finish in as few as 18 months or take up to five years.
Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
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4-Course Certificate Classes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
6-Course Certificate Classes | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
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4-Course Certificate Classes | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
6-Course Certificate Classes | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Year 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
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4-Course Certificate Classes | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
6-Course Certificate Classes | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Interested in a master’s degree?
Explore our Master of Arts in Arts and Culture Management with a concentration in Arts and Culture Marketing.
Take a Course Before You Apply
We know how important it is to get started when you’re ready and that’s why you can enroll in a course before you officially apply.
Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Arts and Culture Marketing
Job Titles
Arts Advocate
Arts Program Director
Community Arts Manager
Event Planner/Promoter
Gallery Owner
Government Arts Program Manager
Program Manager Salary: National Average
$86,065
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Flexible Online Classes
We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.
Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.
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