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Title Fundraising Management
Code ULMS330
Coordinator Mr J Hunter-Jones
Work, Organisation and Management
J.Hunter-Jones@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2021-22 Level 6 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   6

       12

6

12

 36
Timetable (if known)   60 mins X 1 totaling 12
  		      120 mins X 1 totaling 24
60 mins X 1 totaling 6
  		 
Private Study 114
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 2: Examination Assessment Type: Written Unseen Examination, Managed by SAS Duration: 2 hours Weighting: 50% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for late submission: Standard UoL Pena  2    50       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 1: Report Assessment Type: Coursework Size: 2000 words Duration: 50% Reassessment Opportunity: Yes Penalty for late submission: Standard UoL Penalty Applies Anonymous Assessment: Yes  0    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) Students will be able to develop an appreciation of the not-for-profit sector in the United Kingdom.

(LO2) Students will be able to increase their ability to relate academic theory to the work environment.

(LO3) Students will be able to develop work-related skills including: bid writing, event organisation, volunteer management and strategies for funding

(LO4) Students will be able to develop an ability to critically reflect on the development of a fundraising strategy.

(LO5) Students will be able to enhance career opportunities within the non-for-profit sector.

(LO6) Students will be able to develop an ability to research not-for-profit bodies and potential sources of funding.

(LO7) Students will be able to prepare and write reports (e.g. event proposal, bid to a trust) to raise monies for a not-for-profit body.

(S1) An Excellent Communicator

(S2) Evaluation

(S3) Research

(S4) Commercially Aware

(S5) Relate theory to work environment

(S6) Bid Writing

(S7) Managing Volunteers

(S8) Strategic Planning

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method: Online Asynchronous Learning Materials
Unscheduled Directed Student Hours: 12
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Method : Large Group Teaching
Description: 1 hour weekly session
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 12
Attendance Recorded: No

Teaching Method : Seminar
Description: 1 hour bi-weekly session
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 6
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method: Group Study
Description: Bi-weekly 1 hour session to foster student community and engagement by working with others on their ‘active learning’ activities
Scheduled Student Hours: 6
Attendance Recorded: No

Self-Directed Learning Hours: 114

Skills Mapping

Skill 1: An Excellent Communicator
How is it developed: Seminars
Mode of assessment: Coursework and Examination

Skill 2: Evaluation
How is it developed: Seminars
Mode of assessment: Coursework and Examination

Skill 3: Re search
How is it developed: Seminars
Mode of assessment: Coursework and Examination

Skill 4: Commercially Aware
How is it developed: Seminars
Mode of assessment:

Skill 5: Relate Theory to Work Environment
How is it developed: Seminars
Mode of assessment: Coursework and Examination

Skill 6: Bid Writing
How is it developed: Lectures
Mode of assessment: Coursework

Skill 7: Managing Volunteers
How is it developed: Lectures
Mode of assessment:

Skill 8: Strategic Planning
How is it developed: Lectures
Mode of assessment:

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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