CENT
5550

Fund. & Dev. for the Perf Arts

College of Performing Arts: Coll of Performing Arts

Non-Liberal Arts
Undergraduate Course
Graduate Course
Majors Only
Fund. & Dev. for the Perf Arts
Spring 2025
Taught By: Claudia Norman
Section: A

CRN: 11853

Credits: 3

This course introduces students to the main components and principles of fundraising in the performing arts. Effective fundraising for performing arts nonprofits requires an understanding of the various sources of support available to artists and arts organizations, ranging from corporate sponsors and individuals to public philanthropic support at the local and national level. The performing arts are a very unique context that require its own unique approaches and methods. Students will gain an understanding of the various mechanisms, methodologies and approaches for fundraising in this field, including strategies for creating solicitation materials, developing grant narratives, initiating and completing fundraising campaigns and cultivating donors. Some of the areas covered in this class will include the ethics of fundraising, the role of boards in performing arts nonprofits, and the adaptability and ingenuity in fundraising strategies in the Covid and Post-Covid era.

College: College of Performing Arts (CO)

Department: Coll of Performing Arts (COPA)

Campus: New York City (GV)

Course Format: Seminar (R)

Modality: In-Person

Max Enrollment: 21

Add/Drop Deadline: February 3, 2025 (Monday)

Online Withdrawal Deadline: April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)

Seats Available: Yes

Status: Open*

* Status information is updated every few minutes. The status of this course may have changed since the last update. Open seats may have restrictions that will prevent some students from registering. Updated: 8:14am EDT 10/8/2024

Meeting Info:
Days: Wednesday
Times: 12:20pm - 2:50pm
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Date Range: 1/20/2025 - 5/7/2025