Broaden Your Skills with an NYU SPS Nonprofit Fundraising Certificate

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NYU SPS continuing education offers a fundraising certificate and courses that provide professionals with industry skills and credentials for the nonprofit sector. You will gain an understanding of all aspects of fundraising best practices and the structure of nonprofits.

Most of our fundraising courses are available online, allowing you to fit your learning into your busy schedule. Designed for maximum flexibility, our 5- to 10-week courses have no admissions requirements.

You will also receive a 10% discount on all future NYU SPS continuing education courses if you declare candidacy for a continuing education fundraising certificate program.

Gain an Understanding of Fundraising Best Practices

This Professional Certificate is designed for those working in fundraising, marketing, finance, nonprofit management, and related fields who are interested in gaining a greater understanding of the various frameworks, tools, and strategies of the field.


You’ll gain an overview of the principles of all aspects of fundraising; an understanding of the important role of fundraisers in the nonprofit sector; knowledge of best practices in all of the areas of fundraising, including Annual Fund, Major Gifts, Campaigns, Foundation and Corporate Giving, Events, Gift Planning and Donor Relations; and more.

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Certificates or Courses: Which is Right for You?

Take a course to learn specialized, immediately applicable skills. You can also declare candidacy in a certificate (no commitment required) to acquire a wider level of knowledge in a specific field. Our globally recognized digital badges verify your accomplishments on your resume and LinkedIn profile.

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Specialized credentials for those who seek to gain the competitive advantage for career advancement or change.

  • Series of required and elective courses designed to further a specific skill set
  • Most certificates are a series of 3-6 courses
  • Provides consistent learning as you develop your career and continue building your portfolio

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Professionally focused classes that provide maximum flexibility to create a personalized educational experience.

  • Single, focused topic means you can see if you like a subject before committing
  • Most courses can be applied to a certificate
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Learn Anywhere. Anytime.

Whether you are exploring a new field or advancing in your current one, our continuing education certificates and courses offer a variety of flexible learning options to meet you where you are in your career.

  • Most certificates and courses can be completed online
  • Courses can be taken one at a time
  • Most courses range from 5-10 weeks

Continuing Education Discounts

*Discounts are not stackable*

  • Declare certificate candidacy

    10%Off any NYU SPS continuing education course

  • Seniors 65+

    25%Off for anyone over the age of 65

  • NYU Alumni

    20%Off for anyone who has earned a degree at NYU

  • Veteran Friendly

    20%Discount for military-affiliated students

Why Pursue Continuing Education at NYU SPS?

Access to the Experts

NYU SPS faculty are shaping the sectors and industries they teach in. They will partner with you as you learn new skills and build a portfolio that will set you apart in the job market.

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On-Trend Learning

Industries are evolving and so should you. Stay up to date with the latest trends with a continuing education Certificate or Course at NYU SPS.

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Upskill for Advancement

NYU SPS continuing education programs give you the chance to add a new skill to your resume for career advancement or change. You can also display your accomplishments on your resume or LinkedIn profile with digital badges.

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