Fundraising Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Fundraising

25 reviews

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
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Fundraising: Connecting with Donors

7 reviews

Learn effective fundraising strategies with Philanthropy University's 4-week course. Gain insights on building donor relationships, overcoming anxieties, and handling rejections.

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

Fundraising and Development Foundations

271 ratings at Coursera

Learn fundraising and development basics with UC Davis's 4-week course. Gain hands-on experience in donor identification, solicitation structuring, and ethical dilemma resolution.

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

Microcredential

Fundraising and Development

UC Davis offers a 22-week online course on fundraising and development, covering foundations, annual campaigns, major gifts, and planned giving. Ideal for aspiring fundraising professionals.

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

Leadership in Arts Fundraising

3 ratings at FutureLearn

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

348 ratings at Udemy

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

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

Fundraising: Ask and Raise Contributions for Your Charity

154 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
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

10+ Fundraising Ideas For Businesses

86 ratings at Udemy

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

• Udemy
• 1 hour 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Facebook Fundraising: The Complete Crowdfunding Course

53 ratings at Udemy

Master Facebook fundraising with this comprehensive course. Learn to create targeted ads, build email lists with Mailchimp, and design high-converting landing pages. Offered by a certified Facebook fundraising expert.

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

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

18 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

19 ratings at FutureLearn

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)

Fundraising Strategies

5 reviews

Learn effective fundraising strategies with Philanthropy University's 5-week course. Gain practical advice on grant proposals, event planning, and leveraging social media for crowdfunding.

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

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

109 ratings at FutureLearn

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)

Developing a Fundraising Video for Nonprofits

36 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

Learn how to make a compelling fundraising video for your nonprofit.

• LinkedIn Learning
• 1-2 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

Nonprofit Fundraising: Using Relationships to Drive Growth

20 ratings at LinkedIn Learning

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

• LinkedIn Learning
• 2-3 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available