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

336 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
• Paid Course

Microcredential

Fundraising and Development

397 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 a week
• On-Demand
• Paid Course
• 4 courses

Fundraising Advice from a Successful Venture Capitalist

456 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

10+ Fundraising Ideas: Business Loans, Crowdfunding, More

342 ratings at Udemy

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

• Udemy
• 2 hours 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Fundraising: Ask and Raise Contributions for Your Charity

188 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

Facebook Fundraising: The Complete Crowdfunding Course

59 ratings at Udemy

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

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

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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

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

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
• On-Demand
• 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
• On-Demand
• 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
• 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

Grant Award Management

5 ratings at edX

You've secured a grant, congratulations! Now what? This course considers the post-award phase of grant proposal management and the grant management process. We discuss how to develop a stronger relationship with funders through effective communication ab…

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