Penn State Launches Certificate Program in Fundraising Leadership

Did THON put you on a career path as a professional in the non-profit world, or are you an active volunteer fundraiser?

Whether you’re growing early in your career, considering a career change, or a lifelong longer who’s also dedicated to fundraising, learn more fundraising and leadership in Penn State’s all online, four-course post-baccalaureate Certificate in Philanthropic Leadership.

To help benefit your nonprofit career or volunteer work, you’ll:

• Learn about best practices and key principles
• Study strategy and tactics
• Broaden and deepen your capacity to raise money
• Position you to become a successful fundraising leader
  
  

You’ll also engage in case studies, craft presentations and infographics, and work on self-designed projects, creating a portfolio that you can share with your current employer or on an interview.
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If you have a passion for philanthropy and want to hone your communications skills, increase critical thinking aptitude, and further develop leadership skills, contact program coordinator and lecturer Sophie Penney, PhD at (814) 863-6480 or swp@psu.edu and learn more here.