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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


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    Creo Incubator

    Financial Literacy & Fundraising Readiness

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Acumen, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, General Finance, Return On Investment, General Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Investments, Private Equity, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Berklee

    Music Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Music, Brand Strategy, Branding, Project Planning, Performing Arts, Business, Social Media

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Organizational Capacity and Donor Engagement Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Budget Management, Philanthropy, Budgeting, Prospecting and Qualification, Strategic Marketing, Brand Marketing, Campaign Planning, Campaign Management, Promotions and Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Proposal Development, Organizational Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Capacity Planning, Proposal Writing, Driving engagement, Relationship Building

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Nonprofit Marketing, Engagement, and Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Governance, Event Planning, Event Management, Public Relations, Branding, Brand Strategy, Philanthropy, Fundraising, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Digital Media Strategy, Storytelling, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Operations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Foundations of Nonprofit Leadership and Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Risk Management, Lobbying, Talent Management, Risk Management Framework, Leadership Development, Risk Mitigation, Diversity and Inclusion, Philanthropy, Leadership and Management, Diversity Programs, Talent Recruitment, Governance, Compensation Management, Organizational Leadership, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Strategy, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Fundraising

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Sustainable Development, Team Collaboration, Organizational Structure, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Needs Assessment, Communication Strategies, Marketing and Public Relations, Business Strategies, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Performance Measurement, Fundraising, Organizational Strategy

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    ESSEC Business School

    L'investissement à impact, la finance qui change le monde

    Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Sustainable Development, Project Finance, Investments, Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investment Management, Proposal Development, Financial Inclusion, Private Equity, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Sustainable Business, Socioeconomics, Governance, Feasibility Studies, Philanthropy, Entrepreneurial Finance, Return On Investment, Needs Assessment

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Nonprofit Law

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Non-Profit Accounting, Philanthropy, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Legal Strategy, Lobbying, Labor Law, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Tax, Accountability, Tax Laws, Public Policies, Political Sciences

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    University of Washington

    Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

    Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Advocacy, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Strategic Communication, Problem Solving

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Impact Investment Finance

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Investments, Philanthropy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Fundraising, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Financial Management, Finance, International Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Fiscal Management, Due Diligence, Business Strategy, Business Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Yale University

    Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Community Outreach, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurship, Communication Planning, Research and Design, Business Modeling, Governance, Communication, Advocacy, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Fundraising, Entrepreneurial Finance

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Financing for Startup Businesses

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Equities, Financial Modeling, Finance, Private Equity, Loans, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Microsoft Excel, Digital Analysis, Liquidation, Fundraising, Lending and Underwriting

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular fundraising courses

  • Financial Literacy & Fundraising Readiness: Creo Incubator
  • Music Business: Berklee
  • Organizational Capacity and Donor Engagement Strategies: John Wiley & Sons
  • Nonprofit Marketing, Engagement, and Governance: John Wiley & Sons
  • Foundations of Nonprofit Leadership and Strategy: John Wiley & Sons
  • Social Entrepreneurship: Copenhagen Business School
  • L'investissement à impact, la finance qui change le monde: ESSEC Business School
  • Introduction to Nonprofit Law: University of Pennsylvania
  • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington
  • Impact Investment Finance: Duke University

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