Philanthropy University Courses

How will you measure your project’s success? This course will help you answer this question by introducing the basics of monitoring and evaluation (M&E). In this course, you will learn how successful projects plan for data collection, managemen…

• Independent
• 1-2 hours a week, 6 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course

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
• 1-2 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course

People depend on you to deliver important products and services. The unfortunate truth, however, is that most social impact projects fail—either by spending more money than planned, by taking longer than expected, or by not producing the kinds of s…

• Independent
• 2-3 hours a week, 5 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course

Global Social Entrepreneurship

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One simple idea can lead to job creation, innovative new technologies and the establishment of lasting institutions. Learn how to develop and launch your own social venture in this course, which shows students how social entrepreneurship can be one of t…

• Independent
• 1-2 hours a week, 6 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course

Developing strategies to attract, retain, and develop employees can give an organization a significant competitive advantage. This course will lead you through the basics of developing a human capital strategy. You will learn how to intentionally design…

• Independent
• 3-4 hours a week, 6 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course

How can we serve our beneficiaries effectively, sustainably, and at scale? In this course, Shashi Buluswar, CEO of the Institute for Transformative Technologies, explains his nine-part framework for creating social impact. You will use his framework to a…

• Independent
• 1-2 hours a week, 5 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course

Essentials of Nonprofit Strategy

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A nonprofit's strategy determines whether an organization will sink or swim. While strategy is critical, nonprofit leaders are often unable or unwilling to plan in the short-term to achieve long-lasting social change. This course will help students dev…

• Independent
• 2-3 hours a week, 8 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course

Far too often organizations see donors through the distorted lens of retention rates and giving capacity. When it comes to fundraising, organizations must remember that relationships are a two-way street. The best fundraisers engage their donors in a mul…

• Independent
• 1-2 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course

In this course, you will learn successful advocacy tactics and strategies from two of the leading experts on the subject.

• Independent
• 2-3 hours a week, 7 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course

Through this course, you will understand why a focus on girls is essential to solving the problems in many communities, and you will learn how to design a solution for a problem facing girls in your community by working with the girls you are designing f…

• Independent
• 2-3 hours a week, 5 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course

How does your organization look to funders? This course will help you consider whether your organization has a strong profile in the eyes of funders and provide practical advice for strengthening it. You'll consider different strategies for fundraising,…

• Independent
• 1-2 hours a week, 5 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course

Usually, when an organization is funded to deliver a service, they are obligated to deliver that service even if it is ineffective. However, when funding is tied to results, organizations can experiment with new and impactful ways to achieve their outcom…

• Independent
• 2-3 hours a week, 7 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course

All nonprofit organizations need a board. But how do you build a board that does more than just satisfies your legal obligations? How do you build a board that supports, guides, and multiplies your work? This free, online course offers an introduction to…

• Independent
• 5 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course

You know what your organization does. And, you know how your organization hopes to change the world. But how exactly does each of your activities lead to change? Are you, your teammates, donors, and beneficiaries able to clearly explain and measure this…

• Independent
• 1-2 hours a week, 5 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course

People remember stories, but forget facts.  The best stories are those that spread great ideas like wildfire, taking their audience on an emotional journey and inspiring them to take action. This is why effective storytelling for nonprofits is such…

• Independent
• 2-3 hours a week, 6 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course