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.

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Lobbying, Tax Compliance, Accountability, Tax Laws
★ 4.9 (16) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Competitive Analysis, Sales Strategy, Entrepreneurial Finance, Market Analysis, Product Development, Go To Market Strategy, Market Opportunities, Market Research, Financial Acumen, Sales, Accounting, Financial Analysis, User Experience, Finance, Sales Pipelines, Mergers & Acquisitions, General Finance, Entrepreneurship, Business Valuation, Fundraising
Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Budgeting, Prospecting and Qualification, Strategic Marketing, Brand Marketing, Campaign Planning, Campaign Management, Marketing Strategies, Organizational Strategy, Relationship Building
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Governance, Event Planning, Public Relations, Branding, Fundraising, Storytelling, Marketing and Public Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Operations, Recruitment
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Campaign Management, Direct Marketing, Advertising Mail, Campaign Planning, Data-Driven Marketing, Target Audience, Email Marketing, Telemarketing, Events and Conferences, Event Planning, Relationship Building, Customer Engagement, Cross-Channel Marketing, Telephone Skills
★ 4.2 (52) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Michigan
Skills you'll gain: Executive Presence, Health Care Administration, Staff Management, Healthcare Ethics, Community Health, Mergers & Acquisitions, Price Negotiation, Health Policy, Leadership, Human Resources Management and Planning, Communication Strategies, Strategic Decision-Making, Financial Analysis, Electronic Medical Record, Marketing and Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Team Leadership, Financial Management, Quality Improvement, Communication
★ 4.7 (153) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

University of Geneva
Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Leadership and Management, Strategic Partnership, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Fundraising, Business Management, Leadership, Governance, Business, Organizational Structure, Branding
★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of California, Davis
Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Proposal Development, Fundraising, Prospecting and Qualification, Philanthropy, Negotiation, Relationship Management, Contract Compliance, Relationship Building
★ 4.6 (30) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Analysis, Equities, Financial Modeling, Finance, General Lending, Microsoft Excel, Liquidation, Fundraising
★ 4.5 (231) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Strategic Communication
★ 4.8 (366) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Risk Management, Lobbying, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Risk Mitigation, Diversity and Inclusion, Leadership and Management, Governance, Compensation Management, Organizational Leadership, Talent Acquisition, Strategic Partnership, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Fundraising, Public Policies
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Documentation, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Scoping, Project Planning
★ 4.6 (2.2K) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours