The Certificate in Fundraising and Philanthropy Communication, offered through the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, provides students of all majors the opportunity to prepare for jobs in the growing field of nonprofit organizations. It helps prepare students to work with museums, theaters, religious organizations, hospitals, youth service groups, foundations, advocacy groups, among many other organizations.
The program provides a foundation of courses (9-10 s.h.) in public relations, fundraising, and nonprofit management. You will also choose electives to support your own interests in community service, arts, politics, health, or environmental issues. You will fulfill 9 s.h. of electives that fit your personal interests. You may choose from courses throughout the university--in, for instance, business, social work, political science, the arts, communication, and environmental studies. An internship (1-3 s.h.) may also count as elective credit.
Beginning in 2012-2013, the Certificate curriculum will include two additional courses offered through the School of Journalism and Mass Communication:
217:133/019:133 Philanthropy Communication in a Digital World (4 s.h.) will be an option to fulfill the Core requirements.
019:169 Introductory Topics Mass Communication (3 s.h.)
Subtitle:Communities, Communication, and International Development will fulfill elective requirements.
Advice on scheduling and classes
Executive Director of Strategic Communications at the Iowa Foundation, Forrest Meyer, speaks with Ann Haugland and her philanthropy class at the Levitt Center for University Advancement
