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.

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Storytelling, Brand Strategy, Presentations, Oral Expression, Sales Presentations, Concision, Public Speaking, Brand Marketing, Drive Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Communication Strategies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Data-Driven Marketing, Meta Ads Manager, Paid media, Keyword Research, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness
★ 4.8 (22) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Acumen, Business Metrics, Sales Presentations, Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Internal Communications, Financial Management, Project Finance, Finance, Return On Investment, Product Management, Presentations, Cash Flows
★ 4.5 (77) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Target Audience, Content Performance Analysis, Target Market, Social Media Campaigns, Advertising Campaigns, Personalized Campaigns, Online Advertising, Market Research, User Research, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Market Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Brand Awareness, Campaign Management, Content Scheduling, Brand Marketing, Keyword Research, Canva (Software), Email Marketing, Concision, Brand Strategy, Content Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media, Social Media Content, Branding, Content Strategy, Communication, Paid media, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
★ 2.3 (6) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

West Virginia University
Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Sales Management, Expense Reports, Sales Territory Management, Operating Expense, Transportation Management, Compensation Strategy, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Sales, Cost Control, Compensation Analysis, Tax Management, Performance Metric, Goal Setting
★ 4.4 (38) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Organizational Leadership, Influencing, Visionary, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Leadership, Team Management, Leadership Development, Persuasive Communication, Employee Engagement, Organizational Development, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Talent Management, Target Audience, Communication, Change Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, AI Enablement, Program Management, Business Priorities, Case Studies, Cost Management, Program Implementation, Feasibility Studies, Project Finance, Project Risk Management, Business Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Proposal Writing, Sales Presentations, Organizational Strategy, Return On Investment, Business Metrics, Business Communication, Risk Management, Capital Budgeting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, Online Advertising, Target Audience, Performance marketing, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Budgets, Digital Media Strategy, Advertising Campaigns, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Paid media, Social Media Campaigns, Dashboard Creation, Campaign Planning, Marketing Analytics, Market Trend
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Return On Investment, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Balance Sheet, Milestones (Project Management), Capital Expenditure, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Operating Cost, Income Statement, Cash Flow Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Operational Analysis, Cash Flows, Excel Formulas, Revenue Forecasting
★ 4.4 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months
University at Buffalo
Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Strategic Planning, Consulting, Performance Measurement, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Performance Review, Organizational Strategy, Leadership Studies, Philanthropy, Organizational Leadership, Report Writing, Leadership, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Management Consulting, Organizational Effectiveness, Strategic Leadership, Leadership Development
★ 4.4 (284) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Event Management, Competitive Analysis, Events and Conferences, Event Planning, Coordinating, Strategic Planning, Brand Marketing, Risk Analysis, Team Leadership, Budget Management, Promotional Strategies, Promotions and Campaigns, Team Management, Market Analysis, Marketing Budgets, Plan Execution, Risk Management, Operational Analysis, Branding
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months