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    Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance
    University at Buffalo
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    Rated 4.4 out of five stars. 155 reviews
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    Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations
    The State University of New York
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    Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector
    University of Virginia
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    Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators
    University of Pennsylvania
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    Rated 4.8 out of five stars. 909 reviews
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    How to Create a Program Evaluation for Your Non-Profit
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    Strategic Planning and Execution
    University of Virginia
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    The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations
    University of Maryland, College Park
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    Giving 2.0: The MOOC
    Stanford University
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    Influencer Marketing Strategy
    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
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    Transforming Communities
    University of Colorado Boulder
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    Bridging the Gap between Strategy Design and Delivery
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    The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process
    University at Buffalo
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    Master of Science in Population and Health Sciences
    University of Michigan
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    Research today’s toughest public health challenges, while mastering data analysis from the United States' #1 public research university. International applicants welcome.

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    International Leadership and Organizational Behavior
    Università Bocconi
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    Wharton Business and Financial Modeling Capstone
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    Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language
    University of Washington
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    Developing a Systems Mindset
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    The Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Boards and the Governance Process
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular nonprofit courses

  • Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Nonprofit Organizations, Nonprofit Leadership and Governance: University at Buffalo
  • Improving Leadership & Governance in Nonprofit Organizations: The State University of New York
  • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
  • Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators: University of Pennsylvania
  • How to Create a Program Evaluation for Your Non-Profit: Coursera Project Network
  • Strategic Planning and Execution: University of Virginia
  • The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Giving 2.0: The MOOC: Stanford University
  • Influencer Marketing Strategy: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Transforming Communities: University of Colorado Boulder

Frequently Asked Questions about Nonprofit

  • Nonprofit organizations are businesses that advance important social causes and do not earn profits or take in revenues beyond their expenses. Instead, nonprofits are funded primarily by donations from philanthropic organizations, individuals, and governments, although they may also sell products and services or engage in other fundraising activities in order to help support their operations. Nonprofits may qualify for tax-exempt status in the U.S., giving this structure important financial advantages in return for addressing pressing social issues, environmental problems, and other challenges we face.

    Because these organizations do not fund their operations through profits, successful nonprofit sector management is different in some ways from running a conventional business. In particular, nonprofit development professionals and fundraisers must nurture a network of donors and ensure that they support and understand the impacts of their work. At the same time, today’s best practices for social entrepreneurship draw on many of the same principles as for-profit startups, including innovative uses of data and technology as well as human-centric approaches to problem solving and such as design thinking.

  • If you’re passionate about making the world a better place, working at a nonprofit gives you the opportunity to pursue a deeply rewarding career. Regardless of whether you want to work to advance social justice, fight climate change, help homeless populations, or pursue other causes, nonprofits need great professionals in communications, human resources, accounting, IT and most of the other types of jobs required at a conventional for-profit business.

    One very important career path that is specific to the nonprofit sector is fundraising and development, as these professionals are responsible for keeping these organizations financially sustainable. Like salespeople in other fields, this work requires a combination of great social skills, communications savvy, and a sharp financial acumen. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, fundraisers earn a median annual salary of $57,970, and these jobs are expected to grow much faster than average.

  • Yes! Coursera offers many courses as well as Specializations spanning multiple courses about nonprofit management, social entrepreneurship, and related topics. You can learn remotely on a flexible schedule from top-ranked schools like State University of New York at Buffalo, University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Virginia. And, since you’ll pay a significantly lower tuition than on-campus students, you’ll be saving money that you can donate to great nonprofits already making the world a better place - or to help start a social venture of your own.

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