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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 at Buffalo

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

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Leadership and Management, Interactive Learning, Discussion Facilitation, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Studies, Performance Review, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Structure, Leadership, Performance Measurement, 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
  • U

    University of Oxford

    Social Innovation: Strategy for Nonprofit Organisations

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Initiative and Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Innovation, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Sustainable Development, Human Centered Design, Research and Design, Project Design, Growth Strategies, Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Research, Quality Assurance

    4.5 stars, 37 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (37) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • 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
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting

    Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Non-Profit Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Gift Accounting, Financial Statements, Governance, Performance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Financial Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Compliance Reporting, Tax Compliance, Tax, Reconciliation

    4.7 stars, 28 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (28) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • S

    Skillshare

    Create and Finance a Short Documentary Film

    Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Video Editing, Videography, Post-Production, Video Production, Storytelling, Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Target Audience, Presentations, Visual Storytelling, Target Market, Writing, Sales Presentations, Editing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Concision, Creativity, Program Standards

    3.8 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.8 (10) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Models & Frameworks to Support Sales Planning

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Customer Engagement, Sales Process, Sales, Sales Training, Selling Techniques, Sales Support, General Sales Practices, Account Management, Communication, Negotiation

    4.5 stars, 83 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (83) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Event Management and Promotion Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Events and Conferences, Event Management, Budget Management, Promotional Strategies, Promotions and Campaigns, Marketing Budgets, Branding, Risk Analysis, Event Planning, Risk Management, Strategic Marketing, Cost Management, Risk Management Framework, Budgeting, Brand Marketing, Revenue Management, Marketing Management, Brand Strategy, Brand Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    EDUCBA

    Digital Marketing Campaign Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Blogs, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Online Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Marketing Planning, Digital Marketing Tools, Digital Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Marketing Effectiveness, Contextual Advertising, Social Media, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques

    5 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 5 (20) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    EDUCBA

    Project Finance Modeling and Investment Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Project Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Finance, Revenue Forecasting, Income Statement, Cost Estimation, Capital Expenditure, Corporate Finance, Operating Cost, Analysis, Banking, Decision Making, Forecasting, Project Performance, Estimation, Planning, Market Analysis

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Nursing Leadership: Financial Management and Budgeting

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Budget Management, Variance Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Data, Forecasting, Financial Statement Analysis, Nursing Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Management, Fiscal Management, Budgeting, Balance Sheet, Operating Budget, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Return On Investment, Initiative and Leadership, Nursing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance: University at Buffalo
  • Social Innovation: Strategy for Nonprofit Organisations: University of Oxford
  • Sales Prospecting and Lead Generation: Chegg Skills
  • Governmental Accounting II and Nonprofit Accounting: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Create and Finance a Short Documentary Film: Skillshare
  • Models & Frameworks to Support Sales Planning: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • Event Management and Promotion Strategies: EDUCBA
  • Digital Marketing Campaign Optimization: EDUCBA
  • Project Finance Modeling and Investment Evaluation: EDUCBA
  • Nursing Leadership: Financial Management and Budgeting: Coursera

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