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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


  • E

    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

    4.6 stars, 287 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (287) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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  • U

    University of Michigan

    Introduction to Healthcare Management

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Staff Management, Clinical Leadership, Community Health, Health Administration, Public Health, People Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Health Systems, Electronic Medical Record, Electronic Medical Record System, Marketing and Public Relations, Financial Management, Marketing Communications, Health Informatics, Quality Improvement, Media and Communications, Human Resources, Philanthropy, Health Information Management and Medical Records

    4.7 stars, 110 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (110) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Business Planning, New Business Development, Entrepreneurial Finance, Go To Market Strategy, Financial Forecasting, Business Strategy, Growth Strategies, Financial Modeling, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Equities, Business Modeling, Private Equity, Business Valuation, Sales Presentations, Customer Acquisition Management, Financial Planning, Presentations

    4.8 stars, 769 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (769) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • I

    Imperial College London

    Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Presentations, Public Speaking, Innovation, Organizational Structure, Persuasive Communication, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Entrepreneurship, Grant Applications, Entrepreneurial Finance, Commercialization, Fundraising, Public Health

    4.7 stars, 79 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (79) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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  • T

    The State University of New York

    Life Sciences Venture Funding

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Equities, Entrepreneurship, Regulatory Requirements, Finance, Regulatory Compliance, Business Valuation, Commercialization, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Private Equity, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Life Sciences, Grant Applications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Capital-investissement et capital-risque

    Skills you'll gain: Private Equity, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Valuation, Investments, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Management, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Financial Analysis, Financial Services, Due Diligence, Portfolio Management, Fundraising, Financial Regulation, Tax Laws, Legal Risk, Tax Management

    4.8 stars, 45 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (45) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Management Training And Development, Governance, Drive Engagement, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Planning, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Planning, Driving engagement, Business Strategies, Performing Arts, Growth Strategies, Customer Engagement, Case Studies

    4.8 stars, 738 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (738) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Social Impact, Team Collaboration, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising, Governance, Value Propositions, Innovation, Investments, Presentations

    4.7 stars, 126 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Status: Free trial
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  • U

    University of London

    How to Finance and Grow Your Startup – Without VC

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Customer Engagement, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Growth Strategies, Customer Insights, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Commercialization, Payment Processing and Collection, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Demand Generation, Private Equity, Cash Management, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, Finance

    4.6 stars, 473 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (473) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, New Business Development, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Strategic Thinking, Business Planning, Commercialization, Business Strategies, Ideation, Market Opportunities, Initiative and Leadership, Strategic Planning, Organizational Strategy, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Go To Market Strategy, Team Building, Team Management, Market Analysis, Resource Management, Relationship Building

    4.8 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Getting Your Film off the Ground

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Grant Applications, Digital Media Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media Content, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Brand Marketing, Web Presence, Campaign Planning, Content Strategy, Drive Engagement, Content Creation, Prospecting and Qualification

    4.5 stars, 57 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (57) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Emprendimientos creativos

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Lean Methodologies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Management, Adaptability, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing

    4.7 stars, 688 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

  • L'investissement à impact, la finance qui change le monde: ESSEC Business School
  • Introduction to Healthcare Management: University of Michigan
  • Entrepreneurship II: Preparing for Launch: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Healthcare Entrepreneurship: Taking Ideas to Market: Imperial College London
  • Life Sciences Venture Funding: The State University of New York
  • Capital-investissement et capital-risque: Università Bocconi
  • The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation: Copenhagen Business School
  • How to Finance and Grow Your Startup – Without VC: University of London
  • Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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