Grantwriting and Fundraising Micro-Credential

This micro-credential offers critical knowledge and professional development for students considering a career in the not-for-profit sector and for those undertaking individual research to benefit that sector. Not-for-profit organizations depend on individuals with fundraising and grant writing knowledge and experience. Prepare yourself to make a difference with a micro-credential that complements curriculums in arts management; the schools of management and social work; and the humanities, arts, and social sciences.

For more information and to apply visit the Office of Micro-Credentials.

Academic Requirements

Students must maintain a >3.199 GPA in an MA, MFA, or PhD program at the University at Buffalo to be eligible. There are no course prerequisites, but students are expected to have some familiarity with not-for-profit entities (vetted through interview and/or transcript). Ideally, students will first take AAP 503, although this sequence is not required.

Course Requirements

Grantwriting and Fundraising Core (4 credits)

AAP 503SEM - Arts Develop & Fund Raise Credits: 3
AAP 525LEC - Grant Writing Credits: 1

Additional Requirements

At the conclusion of these two courses, students will complete a team or individual assignment:

Submission of a grant proposal, vetted by AAP faculty, and developed in collaboration with a nonprofit entity.
Implementation of a fundraising project/event, vetted by AAP faculty, and developed in collaboration with a nonprofit entity.
Submission of a grant for an individual research project, along with a specific proposal for how that research would benefit a nonprofit entity in the students field of research.

The project or grant may be related to work performed for AAP 503 and AAP 525, but not identical to work already submitted for a grade. Each student will select a project and a grant advisor from their own academic degree program; if that field is not AAP, the student must also select an AAP advisor. Prof. C. Miller will serve as the AAP faculty advisor for grants.

Total Credit Hours: 4

3.0 GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (no courses offered online)

Average Time to Completion

Two Semesters