Full curriculum
11 modules. One certificate.
The Certificate in Fundraising Practice covers the complete development professional's toolkit. Study one module at a time or commit to the full programme your path, your pace.
1
Foundations of Fundraising & Introduction to Philanthropy
History, philosophy, and the role of fundraising in civil society. Types of giving, core principles, and the philanthropic ecosystem. Recommended starting point for all learners, including Kingdoms & Cultural Institutions and faith leaders.
2
Understanding & Segmenting Donors
Prospect research, donor personas, RFM analysis, CRM systems, and responsible data practices. Build a segmented donor database from the ground up.
3
Annual Giving & Direct Appeals
Direct mail, email campaigns, telefundus, and sustainer programmes. Build the broad donor base that funds day to day operations and develops the major gift pipeline.
4
Major Gift Fundraising
Cultivation ladder, moves management, the four specifics solicitation framework, objection handling, gift agreements, naming rights, and ethics. Essential for anyone cultivating large gifts from patrons, diaspora leaders, or corporate partners.
5
Capital Campaigns & Special Projects
Designing and running time limited campaigns to raise a large, specific sum buildings, infrastructure, cultural restoration, or strategic reserves. Feasibility studies, gift tables, and campaign leadership.
6
Digital Fundraising & Emerging Channels
Online giving, social media, crowdfunding, and AI assisted donor cultivation. Build a digital programme suited to Africa's mobile-first donor base and to diaspora communities abroad.
7
Strategy, Leadership & Organisational Health
Multi-year fundraising strategy, income diversification, board engagement, team management, legacy giving, and crisis resilience. For executive directors, Kingdoms & Cultural Institutions advisors, and development office heads.
8
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Designing, launching, and optimising campaigns that mobilise your community to raise money on your behalf. Particularly powerful for Kingdoms & Cultural Institutions, churches, and schools with large, loyal supporter bases.
9
Events Fundraising
Planning, executing, and evaluating fundraising events that inspire donors, build community, and generate sustainable income. Directly applicable to Kingdoms & Cultural Institutions celebrations, cultural festivals, galas, and runs.
10
Endowment Fund Management for NGOs
Building, managing, and sustaining endowment funds that secure your organisation's long-term financial independence. Investment policy, spending rules, governance, and donor stewardship. Critical for Kingdoms & Cultural Institutions, cathedrals, schools, and foundations seeking perpetual funding.
11
African Gifting & Philanthropy
The distinctly African dimensions of giving harambee, ubuntu, zakat, tontines, stokvel, diaspora philanthropy, faith-based generosity, royal patronage traditions, and community foundations. How to mobilise resources in an African context, on African terms. This module is our signature offering and is found nowhere else. Covers the unique fundraising opportunities and cultural protocols relevant to Kingdoms & Cultural Institutions.