Fundraising for Archivists

Certificate Eligibility: 
N/A
Credits: 
General 0.75; CEUs 0.50
Length: 
90 minutes
Format: 
Webcast
Description: 

This course introduces archivists to the fundamentals of fundraising, including donor engagement, case-making, and sustainable revenue strategies. Participants will gain practical tools to support their institutions through annual giving, grants, and partnerships while aligning fundraising efforts with mission and impact.

Learning Outcomes: 
Explain how fundraising supports an archival institution’s mission, programs, collections, and community impact.
Identify appropriate fundraising strategies for archives, including annual giving, grants, sponsorships, partnerships, and major gifts.
Develop a compelling case for support that connects archival needs to donor interests and institutional priorities.
Create a preliminary fundraising action plan with clear goals, audiences, messages, tactics, and measures of success.
Instructor(s): 
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