EPMA's Event Fundraiser Certification Program is a comprehensive training program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills required to effectively create and manage fundraising events for nonprofit organizations. The program covers a wide range of topics including fundraising, volunteer management, financial management, and strategic planning. You will learn to use both traditional and emerging fundraising and relationship-building techniques in ways that produce results. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive an Event Fundraiser Certification, demonstrating their expertise and commitment to the nonprofit sector.

The online training is an intensive and self-directed educational experience that can be completed anytime, anywhere in the world with the help of a smartphone, tablet, or laptop with a good internet connection. You can start and stop the program at any time and pick up where you left off.

By obtaining your certification through our program, you will differentiate yourself and your business from the competition, whilst making a positive impact on the world. Certification shows your organization, government, the public, and others that you are dedicated to the highest ethical and professional standards, and have gained a significant level of competence in your work.

What To Expect

• Study from anywhere with internet access.
• Study Assistance: Access to a personal advisor who is available to answer all your questions.
• Study Hour: 24/7 access to online training materials and resources.
• Program Length: Self-paced study with up to 24 months to complete.
• Real-World Work Program: You will be assigned to work with a consulting firm to gain real-work experience. No relocation is required. Your assigned work location will be within 30 miles from your present home. LEARN MORE

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Course 1. Principles and Techniques of Fundraising

• Campaign theory and successful fundraising efforts
• Planned giving and major gifts
• Fundraising techniques and strategy
• How to write fundraising plan
• Manage the fundraising process

Course 2 - Part 1. Fund Development and Donor Motivation

• Strategic planning and visioning
• Donor motivation
• Develop interviewing skills
• Relationship-building techniques
• Skill application
• Practices and ethical standards

Course 2 - Part 2. Volunteers

• Volunteer selection
• Recruitment and training
• Volunteer development and management

Course 3. Budgeting

• How to create a budget
• Developing an integrated fundraising plan
• Setting ticket and sponsor pricing tiers
• How to interpret financial statements
• Develop income projections

Course 4 - Part 1. Marketing and Development

• Fundamental components of nonprofit marketing
• Develop media relations and program management skills
• Program development
• Invitations and RSVP tracking

Course 4 - Part 2. Digital Fundraising

• Intro to digital fundraising
• Digital campaign planning and designing
• Digital marketing tools
• Copywriting for online fundraising
• Strategising for fundraising success
• Email and social media fundraising

Course 5. Real-World Work Program

• You will be assigned to work with a non-profit consultancy firm to apply what you have learned in practice. No need to relocate. Your assigned place of work will be within 30 miles of your current home. The Real-World Work Program requires a minimum of 15 hours per week of training time.

PROGRAMLENGTH

It's a self-paced program. It depends on your schedule and how much time you have available to devote to it. So, you can complete the program as quickly as you like, or give yourself up to 24 months to finish it. Most students work full-time while taking the course, and can easily manage the course workload.

The program provides the flexibility you need to complete it at a pace that suits you. You can start and stop the program at any time and pick up where you left off.

PROGRAM COST & REGISTRATION

The cost of tuition will vary depending on the selected enrollment option.

Option 1. Event Fundraiser Certification Program: Online Study

A flexible, comprehensive online certification program that gives students all the tools they need to establish a successful wedding and event planning business.

Tuition cost: $995.00

Payment options include full payment, short-term payment plan or a long-term payment plan.

PROGRAM INCLUDES

• Certificate Upon Completion
• Portfolio to Show Future Clients
• Letter of Recommendation
• Program Advisor
• Workshop (hands-on training)
• Training Materials
• Educational Aids and Resources
• Tutorial Sessions
• Career Exploration Assignments
• Career Development Exercises
• Certification Exam

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Option 2. Master Event Fundraiser Certification Program: Online Study + Real-World Work Program

Alongside the comprehensive online certification program offered in Option 1, this program assigns students to clients for practical training experience. It provides students with the opportunity to work with clients before entering the workforce. No relocation is necessary. Your assigned work location will be within 30 miles of your current home. The Real-World Work Program requires a minimum of 10 hours of training time per week.

Tuition cost: $1,995.00

Payment options include full payment, short-term payment plan or a long-term payment plan.

PROGRAM INCLUDES

• Certificate Upon Completion
• Portfolio to Show Future Clients
• Letter of Recommendation
• Program Advisor
• Workshop (hands-on training)
• Training Materials
• Educational Aids and Resources
• Tutorial Sessions
• Career Exploration Assignments
• Career Development Exercises
• Certification Exam
• Real-World Work Program - You will be assigned to work with a non-profit consulting firm to put what you have learned into practice. No relocation is required. Your assigned work location will be within 30 miles from your present home. LEARN MORE

ENROLL NOW