1. Crystal D. Brown

2. Core Class:
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NMP 621 –Z2
Introduction to
Philanthropy & Fundraising Fundamentals

3. By the end of NMP 621 students will
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 be able to determine if an organization is “ready” to begin
an effective fundraising program. From our reading:
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Everyone in your organization needs to know and be
able to repeat why we as an organization exist.
Organizations need to think about how they exist in a
larger context as an industry as a whole.
Think big…and be specific.
Build relationships.
(Source: Class powerpoint)

4. By the end of NMP 621 students will (cont.)
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 understand how nonprofit managers raise funds
 understand the historical, organizational, legal, and
ethical contexts of fundraising for nonprofits
Readings referenced: Tempel and Klein, timeline of
American Philanthropy
 understand the process of raising gifts.

5. Students will also understand
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 Charitable giving patterns and trends in the United
States.
Source: 2013 NMP 621 powerpoint)

6. Students will also understand (cont.)
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 The purpose and elements of a well-developed fundraising
plan.
 Fundamentals of an effective fundraising program including
organizations readiness principles and guidelines.
 Well-tested fundraising program management principles and
practices.
 The philosophical, historical, and religious contexts for the
practice of fundraising in American society.
 The legal and ethical contexts and constraints which inform
fundraising.
(from NMP 621 syllabus)

7. Finally, the student will be able to determine:
Donor motivation, giving theories and patterns.
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Source: http://www.miratelinc.com/blog/5-areas-of-interest-for-nonprofit-fundraising-from-the-millennial-impactreport-2012/

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Frameworks presented
in NMP 621

10. Framework #1
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Articulate an understanding of the history, theory,
scope, unique role, and significance of philanthropy,
voluntarism, and nonprofit sector organizations within
the North American and global context.

11. Framework #2
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Describe the history, role, and function of governance
and executive leadership in achieving the mission and
vision of nonprofit organizations

12. Framework #7
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Analyze, design, implement, maintain, and
evaluate problems/solutions in the key nonprofit
functional areas including fundraising, planning,
financial management, board governance,
volunteer management, and information
management.

13. References
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NMP 621 Syllabus, 2013
Miratel Inc:, http://www.miratelinc.com/blog/5areas-of-interest-for-nonprofit-fundraising-from-themillennial-impact-report-2012/