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Fundraising Courses

Fundraising courses can help you learn how to plan campaigns, build donor relationships, and communicate an organization’s mission effectively. You can build skills in grant writing, stewardship strategies, outreach planning, and using data to guide fundraising decisions. Many courses introduce tools such as CRM systems, research databases, and communication platforms that support managing and growing fundraising efforts.

Popular Fundraising Courses and Certifications


  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Digital Innovation: How to Build Digital Processes

    Skills you'll gain: Innovation, Digital Transformation, Digital Communications, digital literacy, Digital Analysis, Process Development, Data Storage, Media and Communications, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Social Impact, Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Information Privacy, Machine Learning

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.5 (11) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Innovación y medios digitales en proyectos sociales

    Skills you'll gain: Program Evaluation, Strategic Partnership, Social Impact, Sustainable Development, Communication Planning, Social Media Campaigns, Digital Media Strategy, Project Design, Social Media, Human Centered Design, Project Planning, Design Thinking, Environmental Issue, Proposal Development, Innovation, Budget Management, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising

    4 stars, 9 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4 (9) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Forming, Funding, and Launching a Technology Startup Company

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Planning, Financial Statements, Growth Strategies, Business Ethics, Intellectual Property, Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Income Statement, Engineering Management, Legal Risk, Business Strategies, Organizational Development, Cash Flows, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Risk Analysis, Business Valuation, Financial Planning, Engineering

    4.3 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ā˜… 4.3 (6) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • U

    UniversitĆ  Bocconi

    Startup Calling: dall'idea all'impatto

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Customer Acquisition Management, Business Architecture, User Research, Sales Strategy, Presentations, Customer Insights, Persona Development, Entrepreneurial Finance, New Product Development, Market Research, Market Opportunities, Customer Analysis, Product Development, Value Propositions, Market Analysis, User Feedback

    4.9 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.9 (8) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • C

    Creo Incubator

    ريادة الأعمال: الثقافة Ų§Ł„Ł…Ų§Ł„ŁŠŲ© ŁˆŲŖŁ…ŁˆŁŠŁ„ Ų§Ł„Ų“Ų±ŁƒŲ§ŲŖ

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Forecasting, Business Strategy, Presentations, Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Forecasting, Business Planning, Revenue Forecasting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Business Valuation, Financial Analysis, Private Equity, Stakeholder Communications, Financial Management, Finance, General Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions

    Advanced Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Les bases du financement avec Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women 

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Finance, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Analysis, Fundraising, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Stakeholder Communications, Financial Acumen, Financial Planning, Loans, Mergers & Acquisitions

    Mixed Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • M

    Madecraft

    Creating a Business of Your Own

    Skills you'll gain: Business Modeling, User Feedback, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, Lean Methodologies, User Research, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Market Opportunities, Brainstorming, Business Strategy, Customer Insights, Business Planning, New Business Development, Market Research, Team Building, Business Development, Go To Market Strategy, Performance Measurement, Fundraising

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'entrepreneuriat social : changer d'Ʃchelle

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Sustainable Development, Business Development, Strategic Partnership, Organizational Change, Process Development, Entrepreneurial Finance

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • D

    Duke University

    Creating an Impact Investment Ask

    Skills you'll gain: Return On Investment, Entrepreneurship, Social Impact, Capital Budgeting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Investment Management, Investments, Due Diligence, Fundraising, Business Metrics, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Performance Measurement, Growth Strategies, Capital Markets, Finance, Business Development, Financial Management, Stakeholder Communications, Business Strategy, Business Management

    4.7 stars, 7 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.7 (7) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Financiamiento en proyectos de infraestructura sostenibleĀ 

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Economic Development, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Sustainable Development, Loans, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Finance, General Lending, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Innovation, Sustainability Standards, Corporate Sustainability, Climate Change Mitigation

    4.9 stars, 24 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.9 (24) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • J

    John Wiley & Sons

    Leadership Skills for Everyday People in the Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Recognizing Others, Leadership Development, Leadership, Growth Mindedness, Initiative and Leadership, Team Leadership, Personal Development, Team Motivation, Fundraising, Leadership and Management, Self-Awareness, Influencing, Motivational Skills, Business Leadership, Empowerment, Personal Integrity, Trustworthiness, Visionary, Team Management, Team Oriented

    Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Gestão de Captação, Recompensas, Remuneração e Diversidade

    Skills you'll gain: Human Capital, Compensation Analysis, Diversity Programs, Fundraising, Compensation and Benefits, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Human Resources, Employee Retention, Benefits Administration, Human Resource Policies, Talent Management, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Diversity and Inclusion, Employee Onboarding, People Development, New Hire Orientations, Recruitment Strategies

    4.6 stars, 8 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ā˜… 4.6 (8) Ā· Beginner Ā· Course Ā· 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular fundraising courses

  • Digital Innovation: How to Build Digital Processes:Ā University of California, Davis
  • Innovación y medios digitales en proyectos sociales:Ā Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MĆ©xico
  • Forming, Funding, and Launching a Technology Startup Company:Ā University of Colorado Boulder
  • Startup Calling: dall'idea all'impatto:Ā UniversitĆ  Bocconi
  • ريادة الأعمال: الثقافة Ų§Ł„Ł…Ų§Ł„ŁŠŲ© ŁˆŲŖŁ…ŁˆŁŠŁ„ Ų§Ł„Ų“Ų±ŁƒŲ§ŲŖ:Ā Creo Incubator
  • Les bases du financement avec Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women :Ā Goldman Sachs
  • Creating a Business of Your Own:Ā Madecraft
  • L'entrepreneuriat social : changer d'Ć©chelle:Ā ESSEC Business School
  • Creating an Impact Investment Ask:Ā Duke University
  • Financiamiento en proyectos de infraestructura sostenibleĀ :Ā Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

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