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The Fund Raising School

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The Only School of Its Kind
The Fund Raising School helps thousands of fundraising professionals per year around the world achieve new levels of success. At the School, we teach the historical and philanthropic context, the current issues, and the art and science of fundraising and philanthropy. You gain the knowledge needed to build your organization’s resources with confidence and success in an ever-changing society.

The Fund Raising School is the only international fundraising education program housed within a university. We combine cutting-edge practice with scientific research in developing our curriculum. Such research includes:

  • Giving USA, an annual publication of the Giving USA Foundation, researched and written at the Center, that analyzes giving throughout the United States on a yearly basis.
  • Center on Philanthropy Panel Study: Survey of giving and volunteering in approximately 7,500 families that have been surveyed since 1968 in the University of Michigan’s Panel Study of Income Dynamics.
  • Philanthropic Giving Index: Semi-annual survey of current trends and future expectations for the climate for fundraising in America. Reports posted twice a year (summer and December) at http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/announce.html#PGI. 
  • Million Dollar List: Listing of publicly anounced donations of $1 million or more.  Report posted quarterly at http://www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/announce.html#million. 

What Participants Say...

"I must say that experiencing the course exceeded my expectations. I now have the knowledge and tools to take our agency to the next level in support of our mission."

Rev. Elliot M. Smith
Vice President for Development, Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services (Austin, TX)



TFRS has a Faculty with More Than 500 Years of Collective Fundraising Experience
Our instructors are experienced fundraising professionals selected because of their proven track records teaching in their areas of expertise, including organizational development, the annual fund, capital campaigns, planned giving, donor motivation, proposal writing and many other aspects of fundraising. More than eighty-five percent of the faculty hold a master’s degree, doctorate and/or Certified Fund Raising Executive credentail (CFRE).  They are trained in effective interactive teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles and are committed to the philosophies of The Fund Raising School. Collectively, our faculty of 48 has over 500 years of fundraising experience!

Limited Enrollment, Maximum Attention
The classes are structured to allow students the opportunity to have maximum interaction with the instructors and other participants. We create a vibrant, hands-on learning atmosphere to make courses rich and enjoyable. Faculty are available for one-on-one meetings with course participants.

A Guarantee of Satisfaction
We believe so strongly in our courses that if you are not completely satisfied with the quality of training you receive from the School, we will refund your tuition minus the cost of the study guide.

Who Should Attend
  • Nonprofit managers who must raise funds as well as oversee operations

  • Board members and volunteers

  • New development professionals who want a thorough foundation for success

  • Seasoned development professionals who want to hone their skills

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