Course in Exponential Fundraising
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
There
is an online brochure for the Course
in Exponential Fundraising and
an application
form.
1.
Who should apply to the Course in Exponential
Fundraising?
This
course is designed for a select group of nonprofit
leaders who want to improve their organization’s
results and reshape the field of fundraising. CEOs,
Executive Directors, Chief Development Officers,
Chief Operating Officers, and Chief Marketing
Officers — senior leaders who are involved in
creating and shaping external partnerships at their
organizations — are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should come from organizations that have:
• An annual operating revenue of $1.5 million or
more;
• More than 12 months in current position;
• A willingness to share their experience with other
nonprofit leaders for the betterment of the
sector.
2.
How many participants will be enrolled in the
course?
The
course will be strictly limited to no more than 20
students.
3.
How long is the program?
3-day
intensive
followed by three formal check-in periods at the
six-week, six-month (in person on the Harvard campus)
and twelve-month marks. The next intensive is June
4-7, 2013 at Harvard University in Cambridge,
Massachusetts.
4.
How much does the program cost?
Program
Cost: $9,500 (excludes housing).
5.
How are admissions decisions made?
The
cohort is determined via a competitive admissions
process consisting of:
• Completed application
• Written support of the organization’s Board Chair
• Phone interview for all finalist candidates with
program director, Jennifer McCrea
Applications
are due March 31, 2013.
You will be notified of the admissions within three
weeks of application.
6. What are the highlights of the
CEF?
The
CEF has been designed by a seasoned group of
nonprofit professionals and philanthropists and will
give participants: 1) a solid foundation in the core
principles of fundraising; 2) transformative skills
training in building creative, values-based
partnerships; 3) mentoring by leading professionals
from top foundations, nonprofits and philanthropists;
4) entry into a community that shares a passion for
the rewarding world of philanthropy; 5) access to
opportunities through the program’s deep
network.
7. Who will teach the CEF?
The
course is led by veteran fundraiser
Jennifer
McCrea.
She will be joined by a line-up of carefully
selected speakers and visiting professionals who
will add depth and experience to the curriculum.
Participating speakers include the founders and
top executives from organizations like: The
Foundation Center; Malaria No More;
Donorschoose.org; Acumen Fund; Blue Man Groups’
Blue School; PSI/YouthAids; American Natural
History Museum and others. Some of the world’s
leading philanthropists will also participate in
the program.
8.
Where do I go for more
information?
Information
can also be accessed online:
http://hausercenter.harvard.edu/cef
Contact the Course in Exponential Fundraising via
email:
cefinfo@hausercenter.org
Course in Exponential Fundraising at The Hauser
Center for Nonprofit Organizations
79
John F. Kennedy Street Cambridge, MA 02138
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http://www.hausercenter.harvard.edu/fmc
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cefinfo@hausercenter.org
