Fundraising Courses and Certifications

Fundraising: Connecting with Donors

7 reviews

Learn effective donor engagement strategies, from building relationships to making asks and handling rejections. Develop communication skills to connect with donors and improve fundraising outcomes for your organization.

• Independent
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Fundraising and Development Foundations

297 ratings at Coursera

Learn essential fundraising concepts, strategies, and skills to develop effective campaigns, cultivate donors, and secure support for nonprofit organizations. Gain hands-on practice creating fundraising materials and explore contemporary trends in the fi…

• Coursera
• 16 hours 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Fundraising and Development

Gain essential skills for a career in fundraising and development through four comprehensive courses covering foundations, annual campaigns, major gifts, and planned giving.

• Coursera
• 22 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Leadership in Arts Fundraising

4 reviews

Learn effective leadership for successful fundraising and sustainable business development in the arts and cultural sector.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Fundraising Advice from a Successful Venture Capitalist

375 ratings at Udemy

By an Award Winning MBA Prof, Ivy League MBA, former Goldman Employee with Hedge Fund and Venture Capital Experience

• Udemy
• 1 hour 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Fundraising: Ask and Raise Contributions for Your Charity

169 ratings at Udemy

Fundraising: How to ask people face-to-face and on the phone to give funds to your charity, non-profit, or campaign

• Udemy
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

10+ Fundraising Ideas For Businesses

139 ratings at Udemy

Fundraising to raise capital from grants, loans, investors, crowdfunding. Fundraising for business, nonprofits, startups

• Udemy
• 1 hour 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Facebook Fundraising: The Complete Crowdfunding Course

53 ratings at Udemy

#1 Facebook Fundraising Course: Start Raising Money with Facebook Now!

• Udemy
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Filmmaking 101: Pitch, Fund, and Kickstart a Video Project

19 ratings at Udemy

Motivational guide to raising funds through crowdfunding and traditional investing taught by a Hollywood professional.

• Udemy
• 1 hour 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Essentials in Arts Fundraising

2 reviews

Develop practical skills to help you fundraise from a variety of sources and build resilience in arts and culture organisations.

• FutureLearn
• 2 weeks, 5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How to Fundraise: A Guide to Fundraising for Non-Fundraisers

Get a practical guide to fundraising and learn tips on everything from preparing your fundraising story to processing donations.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Nonprofit Fundraising: Using Relationships to Drive Growth

196 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to develop and nurture donor relationships to advance your cause in today’s giving landscape.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2 hours 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Grant Award Management

You've secured a grant, congratulations! Now what? This course considers the post-award phase of grant proposal management.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Jenn Jager

Fundraising Videos for Non-Profits - Keynote Presentation

Discover six powerful video strategies for nonprofit fundraising and awareness, including mission videos, team introductions, and recipient profiles, with practical DIY tips.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Raising Public and Private Capital to Build Community Wealth

Experts discuss strategies for raising capital to scale Latino businesses and fund real estate investments, covering capital stacks, fundraising principles, and attracting suitable funding sources.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video