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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 Colorado Boulder

    The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations

    Skills you'll gain: Public Relations, Earned Media, Content Performance Analysis, Branding

    4.7 stars, 115 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (115) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Washington

    Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches

    Skills you'll gain: Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Storytelling, Verbal Communication Skills, Peer Review, Motivational Skills, Performing Arts, Writing and Editing, Constructive Feedback, Writing, Communication Strategies, Verbal Strategic Communication, Empathy

    4.7 stars, 207 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (207) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Arizona

    Healthcare Accounting: Financial Planning & Capital Budgets

    Skills you'll gain: Operating Budget, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Budget Management, Management Accounting, Fiscal Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Management, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Cost Management, Financial Accounting, Health Care Administration, Finance, Health Administration, Non-Profit Accounting, Healthcare Project Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Introducción a las Finanzas Corporativas

    Skills you'll gain: Capital Budgeting, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Return On Investment, Financial Planning, Corporate Finance, Financial Forecasting, Cash Flows, Cash Flow Forecasting, Business Valuation, Decision Making, Loans, Timelines

    4.6 stars, 84 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (84) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • A

    Adobe

    Promote Community Events With AI

    Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Target Audience, Adobe Express, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Goal Setting, Events and Conferences, Promotions and Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Collateral, Community Outreach, Content Creation, Event Planning, Copywriting, Visual Design, Marketing Channel, Graphic Design, Branding, Strategic Partnership

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • S

    Skillshare

    How To Make A Movie Pitch Deck To Finance Your Film Idea

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Target Audience, Presentations, Target Market, Storytelling, Visual Storytelling, Writing, Sales Presentations, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Concision, Program Standards, Marketing Planning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Irvine

    Budgeting and Scheduling Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Cost Management, Project Schedules, Estimation, Quality Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Budget Management, Project Management, Scheduling, Timelines, Work Breakdown Structure, Resource Allocation, Dependency Analysis, Resource Management, Matrix Management

    4.7 stars, 9.4K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (9.4K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Campaign Foundations & AI-Enhanced Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Persona Development, Smart Goals, Personalized Campaigns, Goal Setting, Campaign Management, Social Media Campaigns, Quality Assurance, AI Enablement, Generative AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, Marketing Materials, Marketing Planning, Branding, Target Audience, Generative AI, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing, Content Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Social Media Content

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Sales Enablement, Innovation, and Growth Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Sales Development, Sales Operations, Lead Generation, Sales, Sales Training, Account Strategy, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Prospecting, Global Marketing, Training and Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Automation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Personalized Campaigns, Video Production

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    Duke University

    Building Financial Models for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Forecasting, Entrepreneurship, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Finance, Negotiation, Investments, Microsoft Excel, Financial Planning, Gap Analysis

    5 stars, 15 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (15) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Studies, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Case Studies, Analysis

    4.4 stars, 218 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (218) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Chegg Skills

    Sales Prospecting and Lead Generation

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Value Propositions, Lead Generation, Sales Development, Sales, General Sales Practices, Sales Presentation, Sales Process, Case Studies, Sales Pipelines, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentations, Product Knowledge, Customer Acquisition Management, Customer Relationship Management, Customer Engagement, Business Development, Communication, Relationship Building

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Nuts and Bolts of Public Relations: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Speaking to Inspire: Ceremonial and Motivational Speeches: University of Washington
  • Healthcare Accounting: Financial Planning & Capital Budgets: University of Arizona
  • Introducción a las Finanzas Corporativas: University of Pennsylvania
  • Promote Community Events With AI: Adobe
  • How To Make A Movie Pitch Deck To Finance Your Film Idea: Skillshare
  • Budgeting and Scheduling Projects: University of California, Irvine
  • Campaign Foundations & AI-Enhanced Planning: University of California, Davis
  • Sales Enablement, Innovation, and Growth Hacking: LearnQuest
  • Building Financial Models for Entrepreneurs: Duke University

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