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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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    University of Michigan

    Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Cognitive flexibility, Ingenuity, Communication, Creativity, Optimism, Problem Solving, Resilience, Research, Self-Awareness

    4.6
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    94 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Financing for Startup Businesses

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Finance, Private Equity, Financial Services, Credit Risk, Financial Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Liquidation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    214 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Major and Principal Gifts

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Fundraising, Prospecting and Qualification, Business Writing, Stakeholder Management, Negotiation, Compliance Reporting, Relationship Building, Communication Strategies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Planned Giving

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Philanthropy, Tax Planning, Marketing Strategies, Relationship Building, Estate Planning, Benefits Administration, Administration, Business Software, Educational Materials, Professional Networking, Tax Laws

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    36 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Advertise your Fundraiser using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Visual Design, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Driving engagement, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Facebook, Marketing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    University of Maryland, College Park

    Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs

    Skills you'll gain: Commercial Laws, Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Entrepreneurial Finance, Vendor Contracts, Legal Risk, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Contract Management, Contract Review, Legal Strategy, New Business Development, Civil Law, Lawsuits, Intellectual Property, Sales Presentation, Finance, Fundraising

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    129 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    123 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Yale University

    Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Community Outreach, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, Research and Design, Business Modeling, Verbal Communication Skills, Advocacy, Innovation, Social Sciences, Fundraising, Performance Metric

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    173 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Introduction to Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Timelines, Project Documentation, Team Management, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Project Management Software, Project Schedules, Project Scoping, Work Breakdown Structure, Project Planning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Advocacy, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Policies, Fundraising, Governance, Legal Risk, Policy Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Strategic Partnership, Program Evaluation, Accountability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Lending, Crowdfunding, and Modern Investing

    Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Portfolio Management, Consumer Lending, Return On Investment, Lending and Underwriting, Financial Services, Risk Analysis, Investments, Financial Market, Risk Management, Case Studies, Market Opportunities

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

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    Università Bocconi

    Arts and Heritage Management

    Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Branding, Brand Management, Leadership Studies, Innovation, Art History, Fundraising, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Customer Relationship Management, Marketing, Customer experience strategy (CX)

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Speaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion: University of Michigan
  • Financing for Startup Businesses: Duke University
  • Major and Principal Gifts: University of California, Davis
  • Planned Giving: University of California, Davis
  • Advertise your Fundraiser using Canva: Coursera
  • Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation: Copenhagen Business School
  • Creating Change through Social Entrepreneurship: Yale University
  • Introduction to Project Management: Coursera
  • Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development: Erasmus University Rotterdam

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