Testimonials

The Professional Fundraising Program transformed my approach to fundraising and philanthropy. The instructors seamlessly blended theory with real-world insights, allowing me to deepen my expertise while gaining tools that I could apply to my organization right away.

Beyond my coursework, I also built relationships with both classmates and the broader program community, allowing me to form a professional network that I will lean on for years to come. Thank you, Boston University, for an unforgettable and enriching twelve weeks!

 

Roberto Ramirez, Professional Fundraising Program, ’24

Thank you for the great mentor match with Carol Bryant-Martin. We had wonderful, informative conversations, and her mentorship added a lot of value to my experience in this program.

 

Alafia “Terrie” Thompson, Professional Fundraising Program, ’24

This was a wonderful course. All of the instructors were engaging and informative, and the coursework definitely prepared me to work on my CFRE. I now feel excited to take on that professional challenge.

 

Matthew Fellers, Fellers Consulting Group LLC

The Professional Fundraising Program allowed me to quickly grasp the essentials of development. During the course, I benefited from enlightening conversations with my peers, got to apply concepts in real time, and deepened my understanding of the field through philanthropy literature.

This program has given me the knowledge and confidence to pivot my career from communications to development, and I couldn’t be more thrilled.

 

Melissa Cooke, Professional Fundraising Program, ’24

This training has significantly improved my skills and deepened my understanding of fundraising. I have already started putting much of what I have learned into practice in my current full-time role and the two nonprofit boards that I serve on.

 

James Gillen, Professional Fundraising Program, ’24

For the small investment in this class, I will save my organization thousands by being a more intelligent, informed consumer of services.

 

Loreen Loonie, Professional Fundraising Program, ’23

My original goal for pursuing the BU program was to prepare for the CFRE exam. Last week, after twenty years as a professional fundraiser, I took the exam and passed with flying colors.

 

Tamara O’Neil, Vice President Institutional Advancement, Brookings

This course reminded me of the impact we make through the dollars we raise for our organizations. It refreshed my passion for fundraising.

 

Aida Byrne, Professional Fundraising Program, ’19

This program has convinced me that working in the nonprofit world is what I must do!

 

Wayne Jung, Professional Fundraising Program, ’19

I can’t say enough how much I enjoyed this program. The instructors were great and my fellow students made the program with their comments and advice.

 

Christopher D., Morris-Jumel Mansion Museum, New York

The course best fit my needs in terms of time, format, and finances.

 

Pete S., United States Army