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Nonprofit Courses

Nonprofit courses can help you learn fundraising strategies, program evaluation, grant writing, and community engagement techniques. You can build skills in financial management, volunteer coordination, and effective communication with stakeholders. Many courses introduce tools like budgeting software, project management platforms, and donor management systems, that support implementing your skills and driving organizational success.


Popular Nonprofit Courses and Certifications


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    Copenhagen Business School

    Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Team Oriented, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Sustainable Business, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Innovation, Investments, Presentations

    4.7
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    123 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Create a fundraising page on Chuffed

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Goal Setting, Campaign Management, Project Design, Drive Engagement, Content Creation

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    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create a workspace for a team project on Slack

    Skills you'll gain: Slack (Software), Document Management, Collaborative Software, Team Management, Project Management, Organizational Skills, Productivity Software, File Management, Business Communication, Communication

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Career Support Community and Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Telecommuting, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Workforce Development, Strategic Partnership, Project Implementation, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

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    44 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    Capstone - Managing Board Change for Higher Levels of Leadership and Governance Effectiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Consulting, Leadership and Management, Report Writing, Leadership, Performance Analysis, Management Consulting, Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis, Data Collection

    4.4
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    13 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Training, Diversity Awareness, Workplace inclusivity, Systems Thinking, Community Organizing, Cultural Diversity, Policy Analysis, Training Programs

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Analytical Skills, Report Writing, Data Science, Data Management, Big Data, Statistical Analysis, Real Time Data, Research, Research Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    47 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Human Resource Stewardship for Churches

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, Performance Review, Staff Management, Safety Training, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Performance Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Recruitment, Human Resource Policies, Compensation and Benefits, Supervision, Job Analysis, New Hire Orientations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Copenhagen Business School

    Unleashing the Impact of your Social Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Marketing Communications, Sustainable Development, Business Planning, Marketing Effectiveness, Communication Strategies, New Business Development, Business Development, Social Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Program Evaluation, Innovation, Franchising

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    ادارة المشاريع واصدار الفتواتير باستخدام هارفيست Harvest

    Skills you'll gain: Project Performance, Billing & Invoicing, Project Schedules, Expense Management, Project Accounting, Project Management, Project Management Software, Financial Reporting, Scheduling, Budget Management, Time Management, Team Management, Capital Budgeting

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Columbia University

    Become a Peer Sponsor: Intro to Military Transition Support

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Mindfulness, Stress First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Mentorship, Community Development, Resourcefulness

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Goodwill Industries International

    The New Digital Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: Cultural Diversity, Digital Transformation, Workforce Development, Community Development, Professional Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Computer Literacy, Technology Strategies, Communication, Adaptability

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation: Copenhagen Business School
  • Create a fundraising page on Chuffed: Coursera
  • Create a workspace for a team project on Slack: Coursera
  • Career Support Community and Resources: Goodwill Industries International
  • Capstone - Managing Board Change for Higher Levels of Leadership and Governance Effectiveness : University at Buffalo
  • Designing and Building Institutional Anti-Racist Spaces: Wesleyan University
  • Data Analysis and Interpretation Capstone: Wesleyan University
  • Human Resource Stewardship for Churches: Duke University
  • Unleashing the Impact of your Social Enterprise: Copenhagen Business School
  • ادارة المشاريع واصدار الفتواتير باستخدام هارفيست Harvest: Coursera

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