Fund Raising Training
Not everyone has the time, inclination or money to become a professional fund raiser. However, if you do want to obtain some formal training in the demanding and specialized field, here are some places to look.
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The British Columbia Institute of Technology offers its own classroom based certificate in fund raising which is suitable for those located in the Lower Mainland.British Columbia Institute of Technology -
The Association of Fundraising Professsionals is a U.S. based organization for fundraising professionals. There are 11 chapters of this organization in Canada including two in B.C., one in Vancouver and one in Victoria. The AFP offers its own professional designation, the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). You earn it by taking courses offered in Canada at the AFP's Canadian conference or by taking it on-line or via a CD obtained from the AFP in Washington.The Association of Fund Raising Professionals -
For those seriously interested in getting top of the line professional education in fund raising the leading educational institution is The Fundraising School of the Center on Philanthropy at the University of Indiana/Purdue University in Indianapolis. This site will also take you to the largest bibliography on all aspects of nonprofit managementThe Centre on Philanthropy at Indiana University