0124 - Resource Development

Course Description

Hours: 12

This workshop is focused on resource development (primarily fundraising) for not-for-profit and registered charitable organizations. Participants will gain an understanding of the fundamental approaches to fundraising, and the complexities of resource development in non-profit organizations. In addition to a focus on generating revenues from diverse sources, the role of managers and leaders related to risk, stewardship and implementation of fundraising plans will be covered.  

Participants in this workshop can expect to:

• Recognize the relationship between successful resource development and strong leadership, vision and strategic plans.
• Recognize the relationship between demonstrated outcomes and resource development.
• Identify diverse sources of revenue – government and philanthropic, as well as entrepreneurial.
• Gain insight into differential strategies for approaching various funders.
• Improve skills in writing grant proposals.
• Evaluate the role of special fundraising events.
• Identify the role of risk analysis in resource development planning and activities.
• Understand the unique role of managers and leaders in organizational resource development.

Notes

Time Zone: All listed class times are held in ET (Ontario, Canada)

For more information contact the Faculty of Social Work Professional Development office:

Email: fswprofessionaldevelopment@wlu.ca
Phone: 548-889-5128

Cancellations and Transfers
Be sure to carefully review our cancellation and transfer information before registering.

Website: wlu.ca/fswpd

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Management and Leadership Certificate : Management and Leadership