Fundraising Courses and Certifications

Planned Giving

33 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive overview of planned giving strategies, donor relationships, and administration. Learn to identify prospects, match options, and develop effective marketing plans for charitable organizations.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Major and Principal Gifts

24 ratings at Coursera

Comprehensive training on major gift development, covering prospect identification, engagement strategies, proposal writing, solicitation techniques, and donor stewardship for fundraising professionals.

• Coursera
• 14 hours 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

International Organizations Management

1874 ratings at Coursera

Explore international organizations' management, focusing on UN systems, leadership, public-private partnerships, and marketing strategies for addressing global challenges in a changing world.

• Coursera
• 18 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Entrepreneurship Strategy: From Ideation to Exit

1035 ratings at Coursera

Explore entrepreneurship from ideation to exit, covering self-assessment, creativity, team building, financing, sales, product launch, HR, international expansion, and exit strategies.

• Coursera
• 18 hours 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

SUNY;  University at Buffalo

The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process

61 ratings at Coursera

Explore nonprofit board roles in planning, performance assessment, and fundraising. Learn strategic governance, effectiveness evaluation, and resource development strategies for organizational success.

• Coursera
• 13 hours 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Influence People with Persuasion Psychology

6391 ratings at Udemy

Better Marketing and Personal Success with Behavioral Science and the Psychology of Influence and Persuasion

• Udemy
• 2 hours 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Building relationships with donors

11 ratings at OpenLearn

Legacy fundraising and big-gift seeking are part of the professional fundraiser's role. This free course, Building relationships with donors, will help you to gain the skills necessary to persuade ...

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Investment Banking and Finance: Private Equity Finance

5511 ratings at Udemy

Investment Banking and Finance: Private Equity Finance Masterclass: Fundraising, Valuation, PE Deals from Entry to Exit

• Udemy
• 9 hours 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Grant Writing for Nonprofits and Freelance Writers

2673 ratings at Udemy

Learn how to "grantsmith" winning proposals, think like a funder, draft a solid boilerplate, and build relationships.

• Udemy
• 1 hour 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Entrepreneurship: How To Start A Business From An Idea

2452 ratings at Udemy

Business and entrepreneurship fundamentals! Strategies to turn your startup or business idea into a successful business

• Udemy
• 12 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Starting a Business: a step-by-step guide by Slidebean CEO

1103 ratings at Udemy

Everything you need to know when starting a business, from choosing the right co-founder to your first investor meeting.

• Udemy
• 1 hour 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Filmmaking: Write, Direct and Distribute Your Feature Film

915 ratings at Udemy

Skip Film School! Learn to be a Film Director and Distribute Your Movie Around the World

• Udemy
• 7 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Investment Banking and Finance: Venture Capital Fundraising

536 ratings at Udemy

Investment Banking and Finance; Venture Capital Fundraising Pitching to Investors Angels, Venture Capital, Crowdfunding

• Udemy
• 15 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

3 STEPS TO RAISING CAPITAL FAST [INTRO]

339 ratings at Udemy

This is a brief introduction on using public platforms to raise equity.

• Udemy
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Executive Diploma in Business Presenting Skills

322 ratings at Udemy

Powerpoint business presentations, Public speaking, Communication and Presenting pitch skills, For Managers and Startups

• Udemy
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course