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Fielding Graduate University and IFF Advisors
are uniquely qualified to present this training.
 IFF Advisors, Inc. is one of the nation's largest and most experienced foundation consulting companies. The principals have worked with over 200 families and independent foundations for more than 25 years. They are nationally acknowledged as experts in their field and their clients include independent foundations, non-operating, operating, and supporting organizations ranging from start-ups with small endowments to fourth-generation entities with hundreds of millions of dollars in endowment. IFF Advisors, Inc. and the proven expertise they bring will ensure that you understand every aspect of foundation life.
Fielding's School of Human and Organization Development is one of the nation's most respected graduate schools for Organization Development and Organizational Management practitioners. It is known internationally for its work with mid-career professionals and its ability to facilitate both traditional and online learning. As the premier institution in distributed scholar-practitioner education, Fielding Graduate University has distinguished faculty who know how to help you put your knowledge to work in the field.
Together, these two organizations offer you an unbeatable team in foundation management.
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What's in it for You?
Quality foundation management requires a complex set of skills and abilities. The Foundation Management Certificate Program will help you acquire a broad range of expertise. In this six-month program, you will build competencies in the following areas:
- Identification and selection of appropriate foundation structures
- Development of comprehensive business and long-range strategic planning for foundations
- Designing successful foundation management and governance processes
- Facilitation of productive family, group, and organizational dynamics
- Building team and leadership capacities in philanthropic organizations
- Development and evaluation of quality grant proposals
- Compliance with federal and state regulations
- Designing and drafting investment policies
- Selection and management of investment advisors
- Management of financial and legal risks to directors and officers
Through case study and supervised hands-on experience, you will have the opportunity to apply this new knowledge to real-world problems. Face-to-face small-group work, facilitated online course work and discussion, and supervised on-site visits will help you integrate information and practical experience.
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