Fundraising Courses and Certifications

Fundraising: Connecting with Donors

7 ratings

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Fundraising and Development Foundations

337 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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

Fundraising and Development

402 ratings at Coursera

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

• Coursera
• 8 weeks, 10 hours/week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Coursera

Create a fundraising page on Chuffed

Learn to create a compelling fundraising page on Chuffed for nonprofits, charities, or community projects. Master key features, set goals, and design rewards to maximize your campaign's impact and reach.

• Coursera
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

EDUCBA

Fundraising with IPO & FPO Valuation Strategies

Master IPO & FPO valuation techniques, financial statement analysis, and advanced fundraising strategies including DCF, EBITDA, P/E ratios for capital market success.

• Coursera
• 5 hours 7 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Philanthropy, Ethics, and the Foundations of Fundraising

Explore the core principles of philanthropy, ethical fundraising, and legal compliance. Build practical skills in donor engagement, cross-cultural strategies, and advocacy to drive social change effectively.

• Coursera
• 10 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Strategic Fundraising: Donors, Gifts & Partnerships

Explore strategic fundraising by mastering donor engagement, major gifts, planned giving, and corporate partnerships to drive impactful philanthropic outcomes for nonprofits.

• Coursera
• 14 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Career Certificate

Achieving Excellence in Fundraising

Explore the full spectrum of fundraising skills, from ethical foundations and donor relations to strategic management, major gifts, and grantmaking across various sectors.

• Coursera
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course
• 3 courses

Fundraising Advice from a Successful Venture Capitalist

461 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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

10+ Fundraising Ideas: Business Loans, Crowdfunding, More

343 ratings at Udemy

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

• Udemy
• 2 hours 58 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Fundraising: Ask and Raise Contributions for Your Charity

190 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
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Master the Art of Fundraising - How to Raise Capital for Your Startup - Medical Software Course

Master fundraising strategies for medical software startups, from seed rounds to VC, including pitch techniques, risk mitigation, and alternative funding sources.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

MICRO AWARD IN FUND RAISING AND SPONSORSHIP

Master fundraising strategies, sponsorship proposals, and partnership building while navigating ethical considerations for successful campaigns and events.

• OpenLearning
• 20 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introduction to Fundraising

25 ratings

This course will also help you understand what donors look for when deciding whether to fund a program or organization so that you can plan to strengthen those areas if needed.

• Independent
• 4 weeks, 1-2 hours a week
• No Longer Offered
• Free Certificate