AAD 626 - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR FUNDRAISING

College of Fine Arts

Credits: 3

Financial management is a central function of successful nonprofit fundraising. In the nonprofit sector, the concept of contributed income is a key framework that must be understood by fundraisers and will be emphasized in this course. In addition, professional fundraisers are the source of financial information to both internal and external stakeholders, and successful financial analysis is essential for sound strategic planning and governance. This course guides students through key topics of financial management including accounting practices, contributed and earned revenue, time value of money, interpreting financial statements, creating mission-driven budgets, analyzing cash- flow, and managing investments.

Approved for Distance Learning.