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Title FUNDRAISING MANAGEMENT
Code ULMS230
Coordinator Mr J Hunter-Jones
Work, Organisation and Management
J.Hunter-Jones@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 5 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):
 

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:
 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:
 

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 24

 5

         29
Timetable (if known) 120 mins X 1 totaling 24
  		           
Private Study 121
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 2: Written Unseen Examination Assessment Type: Written Exam Duration: 2 hours Weighting: 50% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL Penalty Appl  2 hours    50       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 1: Written Report Assessment Type: Coursework Size: 2000 words Weighting: 50% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for Late Submission: Standard UoL penalty applies Anonymou  -2000 words    50       

Aims

This module aims to provide a critical analysis of the fundraising methods available to not-for-profit organisations and to develop relevant skills.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) An appreciation of the not-for-profit sector in the United Kingdom

(LO2) Increased their ability to relate academic theory to the work environment

(LO3) Developed work-related skills including: bid writing; event organisation; volunteer management, and strategies for funding

(LO4) An ability to critically reflect on the development of a fundraising strategy

(LO5) Enhanced career opportunities within the not-for-profit sector

(LO6) An ability to research not-for-profit bodies and potential sources of funding

(LO7) Prepared and written two reports (e.g., event proposal, bid to a trust) to raise monies for a not-for-profit body.

(S1) Communication

(S2) Evaluation

(S3) Research

(S4) Commercial awareness - Relevant understanding of organisations

(S5) Relate theory to work environment

(S6) Bid Writing

(S7) Managing Volunteers

(S8) Strategic Planning

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method: Lecture
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 24
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method: Seminar
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 5
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Self-Directed Learning Hours: 121

Skills/Other Attributes Mapping

Skills / attributes: Strategic Planning
How this is developed: Lectures
Mode of assessment (if applicable)

Skills / attributes: Managing Volunteers
How this is developed: Lectures
Mode of assessment (if applicable)

Skills / attributes: Bid Writing
How this is developed: Lectures
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Report

Skills / attributes: Relate theory to work environment
How this is developed: Seminars
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Report and Examination

Skills / attributes: Commercial awareness - Relevant understanding of organisations
How this is developed: Seminars
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Report and Examination

Skil ls / attributes: Research
How this is developed: Seminars
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Report and Examination

Skills / attributes: Evaluation
How this is developed: Seminars
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Report and Examination

Skills / attributes: Communication
How this is developed: Seminars
Mode of assessment (if applicable): Report and Examination

Syllabus
 

Introduction: the not-for-profit sector, its size, legal structures and organisation;

Funding through Trusts;

Funding through the National Lottery;

Bid writing;

Funding through personal giving;

Personal giving and taxation;

Events: organisation and funding opportunities;

Managing volunteers;

Funding through sales, commercial bodies and sponsorship;

Funding through Government bodies;

Social networks and funding.

Recommended Texts
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