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Fundraising courses can help you learn how to plan campaigns, build donor relationships, and communicate an organization’s mission effectively. You can build skills in grant writing, stewardship strategies, outreach planning, and using data to guide fundraising decisions. Many courses introduce tools such as CRM systems, research databases, and communication platforms that support managing and growing fundraising efforts.


Popular Fundraising Courses and Certifications


  • T

    The State University of New York

    Life Sciences Venture Funding

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Equities, Entrepreneurship, Regulatory Requirements, Finance, Regulatory Compliance, Business Valuation, Commercialization, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Private Equity, New Business Development, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Life Sciences, Grant Applications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Blockchain, FinTech, Risk Modeling, Portfolio Risk, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Market, Business Valuation, Risk Management, Excel Formulas, Market Data, Emerging Technologies, Cryptography, Risk Analysis, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Equities, Financial Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Microsoft Excel

    ★ 4.5 (1.4K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • F

    Fundação Instituto de Administração

    Gestão de Recursos Humanos

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Team Performance Management, Team Management, Human Capital, Compensation Analysis, Diversity Programs, Fundraising, Compensation and Benefits, Business Transformation, Compensation Management, Compensation Strategy, Management Training And Development, Employee Retention, Benefits Administration, Workforce Development, People Management, Strategic Leadership, Behavior Management

    ★ 4.7 (85) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Geneva

    International Organizations Management

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Leadership and Management, Strategic Partnership, Marketing, Organizational Leadership, Fundraising, Business Management, Leadership, Governance, Organizational Structure, World History, Branding, Sustainable Development, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Climate Change Mitigation

    ★ 4.8 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir

    Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Social Justice, Innovation, Tax, Corporate Sustainability, Program Evaluation, Legal Risk, Public Policies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Tax Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Governance, European History, Psychology

    ★ 4.8 (132) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Maryland, College Park

    The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Management, Organizational Strategy, Governance, Drive Engagement, Promotional Strategies, Marketing Strategies, Stakeholder Engagement, Business Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Planning, Planning, Driving engagement, Business Strategies, Performing Arts, Growth Strategies, Customer Engagement, Case Studies

    ★ 4.8 (738) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    Università Bocconi

    Startup Calling: from idea to impact

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Sales Presentation, Fundraising, Growth Strategies, Product Marketing, Customer Acquisition Management, Commercialization, Product Development, Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Market Research, Presentations, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategy, Persona Development, Market Analysis, Customer Insights, User Research

    ★ 4.6 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    ESSEC Business School

    L'investissement à impact : lever ou investir des fonds

    Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Investments, Investment Management, Fundraising, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, Finance, Social Impact, Relationship Building, Financial Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Relationship Management, Professional Networking, Decision Making

    ★ 4.6 (108) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • T

    Technical University of Munich (TUM)

    Financing Biotech Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Business Valuation, Legal Risk, Biotechnology, Entrepreneurial Finance, Sales Presentations, Investments, Return On Investment, Private Equity, Presentations, Finance, Financial Analysis, General Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Negotiation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of London

    How to Finance and Grow Your Startup – Without VC

    Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Customer Engagement, Product Development, Customer Analysis, Growth Strategies, Customer Insights, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Commercialization, Payment Processing and Collection, Business Strategies, New Business Development, Demand Generation, Private Equity, Cash Management, Case Studies, Market Analysis, Revenue Management, Finance

    ★ 4.6 (473) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Creo Incubator

    مجموعة أدوات ريادة الأعمال

    Skills you'll gain: Go To Market Strategy, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Market Share, Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Market Analysis, User Experience, Strategic Marketing, Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Forecasting, Lean Methodologies, Marketing Planning, Business Planning, User Centered Design, Product Marketing, Target Market, Project Design, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • M

    Michigan State University

    Getting Your Film off the Ground

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Grant Applications, Digital Media Strategy, Proposal Writing, Digital Brand Strategy, Social Media Content, Campaign Management, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Social Media Marketing, Proposal Development, Brand Marketing, Web Presence, Campaign Planning, Content Strategy, Drive Engagement, Content Creation

    ★ 4.5 (57) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular fundraising courses

  • Life Sciences Venture Funding: The State University of New York
  • Entrepreneurial Finance: Strategy and Innovation: Duke University
  • Gestão de Recursos Humanos: Fundação Instituto de Administração
  • International Organizations Management : University of Geneva
  • La Philanthropie : Comprendre et Agir: ESSEC Business School
  • The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations: University of Maryland, College Park
  • Startup Calling: from idea to impact: Università Bocconi
  • L'investissement à impact : lever ou investir des fonds: ESSEC Business School
  • Financing Biotech Innovation: Technical University of Munich (TUM)
  • How to Finance and Grow Your Startup – Without VC: University of London

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