Welcome to the new
Fundraising Master Class
at the Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations
at Harvard University 2011
Fundraising Master Class
at the Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations
at Harvard University 2011
With the insights and experience of top
fundraising and nonprofit leaders, the
Fundraising Master Class has developed a fresh
new approach to the art of fundraising.
This Master Class offers students two solid levels of instruction. First, you’ll be trained in the best practices and core fundamentals of fundraising.
In addition – and what sets this program apart – is that you’ll learn how to build relationships that makes the experience fulfilling for both you and your philanthropic partners. Specifically, you’ll discover how to set the conditions to serve your organization’s mission with passion and confidence.
This Master Class offers students two solid levels of instruction. First, you’ll be trained in the best practices and core fundamentals of fundraising.
In addition – and what sets this program apart – is that you’ll learn how to build relationships that makes the experience fulfilling for both you and your philanthropic partners. Specifically, you’ll discover how to set the conditions to serve your organization’s mission with passion and confidence.
This program offers you:
• A solid foundation in core principles
• Transformative skills training in building creative, values-based partnerships
• Mentoring by leading professionals from top foundations, nonprofits and philanthropists
• Entry into a community that shares a passion for the rewarding world of philanthropy
• Access to jobs and opportunities through the program’s deep network
• A solid foundation in core principles
• Transformative skills training in building creative, values-based partnerships
• Mentoring by leading professionals from top foundations, nonprofits and philanthropists
• Entry into a community that shares a passion for the rewarding world of philanthropy
• Access to jobs and opportunities through the program’s deep network
Who is right for the Fundraising Master Class?
The Fundraising Master Class is intended for recent graduates from the nation’s top undergraduate and graduate universities.
Experienced professionals just transitioning into the nonprofit sector would also benefit from the program.
Fundraising through a new lens
The Fundraising Master Class at the Hauser
Center has assembled a community dedicated to
changing the conversation about how fundraising is
approached, resourced, and viewed.
Leaders in the nonprofit sector acknowledge that
outstanding, motivated and properly-trained
individuals are intensely needed in the area of
fundraising and resource development.
At the heart of the program is the belief that
fundraising is essential to the organization’s
mission, not merely transactional or secondary,
The Fundraising Master Class was formed to help
the nonprofit sector embrace fundraising as a
rewarding task that is integral and transformational.
The Fundraising Master Class at the Hauser
Center has assembled a community dedicated to
changing the conversation about how fundraising is
approached, resourced, and viewed.
Leaders in the nonprofit sector acknowledge that
outstanding, motivated and properly-trained
individuals are intensely needed in the area of
fundraising and resource development.
At the heart of the program is the belief that
fundraising is essential to the organization’s
mission, not merely transactional or secondary,
The Fundraising Master Class was formed to help
the nonprofit sector embrace fundraising as a
rewarding task that is integral and transformational.
Invited Speakers
A line-up of carefully-selected speakers and visiting professionals will add depth and experience to the curriculum. Participating speakers include the founders and top executives from organizations like:
• Donorschoose.org
• The Foundation Center
• Acumen Fund
• Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation
• The Foundation Center
• Acumen Fund
• Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation
• Malaria No More
• Plus several of the world’s leading philanthropists
• Plus several of the world’s leading philanthropists
• American Museum of Natural History
• Blue Man Group’s ‘Blue School’
• YouthAIDS
• Blue Man Group’s ‘Blue School’
• YouthAIDS
including Millennium Promise, Creative Commons,
Global Green, Quincy Jones Foundation,
Donorschoose.org, Grameen and many others.
Jennifer is a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute and the co-founder of the Quincy Jones Musiq Consortium, an organization that unites leaders in the music industry, nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations and philanthropists to make music an ongoing part of the lives of children.
Jennifer is a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute and the co-founder of the Quincy Jones Musiq Consortium, an organization that unites leaders in the music industry, nonprofit organizations, corporations, foundations and philanthropists to make music an ongoing part of the lives of children.
Veteran fundraiser Jennifer McCrea
will lead the Fundraising Master Class. With more than 20 years experience, Jennifer has personally raised over $100 million and held key leadership positions at Case Western Reserve University and then at Washington University in St. Louis during their multi-billion dollar capital campaign. She was also Vice President for Development at Dickinson College.
Through her workshops and consulting, Jennifer has worked with executive directors, fundraisers and board members from a wide variety of global nonprofits,
will lead the Fundraising Master Class. With more than 20 years experience, Jennifer has personally raised over $100 million and held key leadership positions at Case Western Reserve University and then at Washington University in St. Louis during their multi-billion dollar capital campaign. She was also Vice President for Development at Dickinson College.
Through her workshops and consulting, Jennifer has worked with executive directors, fundraisers and board members from a wide variety of global nonprofits,
Format
3-week intensive followed by three, 2-day trainings over the following year. This provides participants with a full year of training and support.
The Intensive is June 2011 on weekdays TBD from 9am-5pm with additional readings, assignments, and team projects in the evenings.
The curriculum has been developed by a team of nonprofit leaders and is built around a case study approach which includes real-life experiential learning.
3-week intensive followed by three, 2-day trainings over the following year. This provides participants with a full year of training and support.
The Intensive is June 2011 on weekdays TBD from 9am-5pm with additional readings, assignments, and team projects in the evenings.
The curriculum has been developed by a team of nonprofit leaders and is built around a case study approach which includes real-life experiential learning.
The Fundraising Master Class
determines its student body via a competitive
admissions process consisting of:
1. Completed application with 2 recommendations
2. Initial interview in person or by phone
3. Final interview with Director, Jennifer McCrea
Applications are due March 15, 2011.
It is suggested to work on your application as
soon as possible to give sufficient time for the
needed recommendation letters.
Please complete the Application Form
http://www.hausercenter.harvard.edu/fmc-application
You will be notified of the admissions decision by
April 16, 2011.
$14,750 for a full year program, beginning with a 3-week intensive with 3 subsequent 2-day trainings over the next 12 months. All materials and books are included in this fee. Housing is available for an additional cost of $1,000.
Contact the Fundraising Master Class via email
for information: fmcinfo@hausercenter.org
Please read the list of Frequently Asked Questions.
A robust career and jobs pipeline
Master Class partners include a network of nonprofit organizations and leaders who embrace this approach and are willing to serve as employer resources and mentors.
Malaria No More, Witness, Ashoka, Millennium Promise, Teach for America, VH1 Save the Music Foundation, Aspen Institute, Donorschoose.org, and Harlem Children’s Zone are among the many organizations that are program partners.
Leaders from these organizations are excited about the opportunity to tap the Fundraising Master Class’s rich resource of emerging talent and, in turn, will provide many with their first career position.
The Fundraising Master Class at The Hauser Center
for Nonprofit Organizations
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John F. Kennedy Street Cambridge, MA 02138
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http://www.hausercenter.harvard.edu/fmc
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fmcinfo@hausercenter.org