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Fundraising and Philanthropy Communication

Director

David D. Perlmutter

Program coordinator

Ann Haugland

Undergraduate nondegree program: Certificate in Fundraising and Philanthropy Communication

The Certificate in Fundraising and Philanthropy Communication is administered by the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Undergraduate Program

Certificate in Fundraising and Philanthropy Communication

The certificate program prepares students for careers in the growing field of development, institutional advancement, fundraising, donor relations, and public relations for nonprofit organizations.

Certificate

The Certificate in Fundraising and Philanthropy Communication requires a minimum of 18 s.h. of credit, including a core (9 s.h.) and electives (9 s.h.), which may include an optional internship. Students must maintain a g.p.a. of at least 2.00 in work for the certificate.

The certificate program is open to current undergraduates in all majors and to individuals who hold University of Iowa bachelor's degrees and are not enrolled in graduate or professional degree programs. Completion of the certificate is noted on the student's transcript.

All students complete the certificate's core courses, which provide an overview of communication, writing, and management in nonprofit organizations. Students then choose from a range of courses that match their particular interests, selecting from social service, politics, the arts, environmental issues, business and communication, and skills useful in fundraising. An optional internship offers practical experience working with development professionals in a nonprofit organization.

Certificate students majoring in journalism and mass communication may count 019:096 Communication and Public Relations and 019:169 Introductory Topics in Mass Communication (6 s.h.) toward requirements for the major. They also may combine certificate course work with other courses to meet the journalism major's requirement of a second major or concentration area. Students in other majors should consult with their advisors to learn whether they may count certificate course work toward their majors.

The Certificate in Fundraising and Philanthropy Communication requires the following course work.

core courses

Students complete 9 s.h. from these:

019:096 Communication and Public Relations	3 s.h.
217:169 Philanthropy Studies Practicum	3 s.h.

06J:147 Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness I	3 s.h.
or
06J:148 Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness II	3 s.h.

Electives and OPTIONAL internship

Students complete a minimum of 9 s.h. in approved elective courses chosen from those listed below; credit earned for the optional internship counts as elective credit. The certificate program coordinator may consider other courses for approval if they fit the program's guidelines and purpose.

Some of these courses have prerequisites, which students must complete before registering in the course. Some require special permission. Students should speak with the certificate program coordinator when selecting electives.

Advocacy

030:070 Introduction to Political Communication	3 s.h.
030:125 Interest Groups	3 s.h.
030:126 American Public Policy	3 s.h.
030:128 Direct Legislation	3 s.h.
030:129 Policy Matters: Perspective on Contemporary Problems	3 s.h.
030:131 Global Justice	3 s.h.
030:171 Public Opinion	3 s.h.

Arts and Culture

01H:007 Writing About the Visual Arts	3 s.h.
024:102 Introduction to Museology	3 s.h.
188:109 Introduction to Arts Management	3 s.h.
188:111 New Ventures in the Arts	3 s.h.

Environment and Sustainability

044:019 Contemporary Environmental Issues	3 s.h.
057:013 Introduction to Sustainability	3 s.h.

Growth and Management of Nonprofit Organizations

06E:129 Economic Growth and Development	3 s.h.
06T:120 Entrepreneurship and Innovation	3 s.h.
06T:147 Social Entrepreneurship	3 s.h.
031:106 Attitude Change	3 s.h.
036:012 Interpersonal Communication	3 s.h.
036:019 Organizational Leadership	2-3 s.h.
036:030 The Art of Persuading Others	3 s.h.
091:325 Philanthropy and Philanthropic Organizations	arr.

Internship

217:099 Internship in Fundraising and Philanthropy Communication

1-3 s.h.

Social Work and Community Development

034:066 Social Inequality	3 s.h.
034:126 Social Movements in the U.S.	3 s.h.
042:022 Introduction to Social Work	4 s.h.
042:108 Basic Aspects of Aging	3 s.h.
042:135 Global Aging	3 s.h.
042:147 Discrimination, Oppression, and Diversity	3 s.h.
042:281 Social Work Practice: Selected Aspects	arr.

Courses

217:099 Internship in Fundraising and Philanthropy Communication	1-3 s.h.
Faculty-supervised professional work experience in fundraising and philanthropy communication.

217:169 Philanthropy Studies Practicum	3 s.h.
Prerequisites: 019:096.