Professional Development:
Institutional Course Offerings

Classes, Courses and Seminars on Prospect Research in the Greater New York Area

The Columbia University, School of Continuing Education, Master of Science in Fundraising Management for Nonprofit Administration, frequently offers courses in prospect research. Contact: Information Center, School of Continuing Education, 303 Lewisohn, 2970 Broadway, Mail Code 4110, New York, NY 10027-6902, Tel: 212-854-9699.

The Foundation Center offers one-hour free workshops once or twice each month. Contact: 79 Fifth Avenue at 16th Street, New York, NY 10003-3076, Tel: 212-620-4230, Website: http://www.fdncenter.org/marketplace.

Long Island University, C.W. Post Center, offers a certificate program in fundraising management designed to meet the needs of individuals who are marketing and raising money for not-for-profit organizations. Contact: Continuing Education & Professional Studies, C.W. Post Campus, Long Island University, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville, New York 11548, Email: ceps@cwpost.liu.edu. Learn more about their Certificate in Fundraising Management at: http://www.cwpost.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/conted/business/fundraising.html.

New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies, Center for Philanthropy and Fundraising usually gives a four-session class on different aspects of prospect research during the Fall Term. Contact: Information Center, Tel: 212-998-7200 and ask for a copy of the SCPS Bulletin. Also, consult their web page for a full list of classes or for information on NYU's M.S. in Fundraising: http://www.scps.nyu.edu/areas-of-study/philanthropy-fundraising/continuing-education/.

The Support Center for Nonprofit Management sometimes offers introductory classes. Contact: 305 Seventh Avenue at 27th Street, New York, NY, Tel: 212-924-6744, Website: http://www.supportctr.org/