The field of fundraising is rapidly changing, with regular emergence of new techniques, technologies, and strategies. Due to the time it takes for new books to be published, there is often struggle to keep pace with new developments in regular text forms, leaving students with outdated information or missing new vital practices from the field. This Open Education Resource (OER) aims to fill that gap by providing the latest insights and practical knowledge needed to succeed in modern fundraising.

The primary goal is to enhance the learning experience for college students studying fundraising, arts administration, or other community-based programs. By infusing multimedia elements, interactive tools, and real-world case studies into this OER, it aims to make learning more engaging, accessible, and inclusive for all students. This resource is designed to prepare students with the skills and insights needed to navigate the complexities of modern fundraising, empowering them to make meaningful contributions to the field and drive positive change in their communities and beyond.

Key Features of Modern Fundraising Practices OER

This OER will be periodically updated with new materials. The menu will help you navigate different topics. As this resource is a live document, there will be many opportunities to come back to this OER and find new material.

Generally speaking, as material is developed, content for this OER will include:

• Comprehensive and Current Content: Covering a wide range of topics, including introducing digital fundraising basics, emerging technologies, and social media basics.
• Multimedia Elements: Integration of videos, podcasts, and interactive graphics to enrich the learning experience.
• Interactive Tools: Hands-on activities, quizzes, and simulations to help students apply what they learn.
• Case Studies: Analysis of cases inspired from contemporary fundraising campaigns and strategies used by successful organizations.
• Customizable and Adaptable: Openly licensed materials that can be tailored to meet specific teaching or learning needs.
• Collaborative Learning Environment: Opportunities for students to engage with peers and other learners through forums and activities.

How to Use This OER

Whether you are an educator looking to supplement your curriculum, a student seeking additional resources, or a lifelong learner pursuing new knowledge, this OER is designed to be user-friendly and accessible. Here are some ways you can utilize this resource:

• For Educators: Integrate the content into your teaching plans, customize materials to fit your classroom needs, and encourage your students to explore additional topics.
• For Students: Use this resource to supplement your studies, review key concepts in digital fundraising, and engage with interactive learning tools to deepen your understanding.
• For Self-Directed Learners: Navigate through the content at your own pace, explore new topics, and utilize the exercises and quizzes to test your knowledge.
• For Groups or Organizations: Navigate through the content as a team, explore new topics, and utilize team exercises to test your knowledge.

Commitment to Open Education

This project is committed to the principles of open education and believes that knowledge should be accessible to all. By providing this OER, it aims to contribute to the global movement towards educational equity and lifelong learning. Users are encouraged to use, share, and contribute to this resource, helping to continuously improve and expand its content.