Fundraising/Grantsmanship (UIUC)

Instructor: Jason Kovak

Sponsoring Institution: Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL

Course Fee: $300

Course Structure/Delivery: Online, asynchronous with podcasts to enhance course delivery

Course Description: 
This course will take students through an intensive introduction in the following:

• how to perform community needs analysis;
• how to develop and align strategies with identified needs
• how to identify and build relationships with potential community partners and local/natioal granting agencies that can offer support to your vision; and
• how to use fundraising as a way to engage your community with your organizational mission while building resources for continued success

Enrollment Process: http://www.lis.illinois.edu/academics/programs/cpd/cpla

Technology Requirements: Reliable Internet connection higher than 28.8; Java-enabled Web browser; Real Player software; Adobe Reader; IBM Compatible Pentium II or greater with at least 400 MHz with Windows 98/ME/20000/XP or Macintosh with OS8; 128 MB RAM; sound card with speakers and/or earphones; color monitor with at least 800×600 resolution

Contact: Marianne Steadley, steadley@illinois.edu