This Ontario College Graduate Certificate program includes two academic semesters in an online format and one eight-week internship, which prepares students for a broad range of positions in the non-profit/charitable sector. Students will be challenged to analyse trends in fundraising including areas for future growth, and to develop leading edge strategies that maximize fundraising resources. The students will explore the business side of charitable organizations and develop the skills needed in management, marketing, public relations, recruiting, team building, taxation and computer applications.

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to: work effectively with individuals, groups and organizations to support the total process of resource development implement leading edge programs to achieve results in corporate, foundation and individual giving build strategic partnerships and develop relationships with donors, recipients, beneficiaries, and volunteers value and analyse the diversity of Canadian culture and society within the global marketplace integrate the parameters of regulatory legislation and ethical practices in philanthropy.