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.

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Forecasting, Capital Budgeting, Entrepreneurship, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Business Modeling, Finance, Negotiation, Investments, Microsoft Excel
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Non-Profit Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Governance, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Compliance Management, Cash Flows, Tax Compliance, Reconciliation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Canva (Software), Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Management, Brand Strategy, Content Marketing, Web Analytics and SEO, Marketing Effectiveness, Copywriting, Social Media, Social Media Content, Social Media Marketing, Branding, Campaign Management, Content Strategy, Brand Awareness, Paid media, Email Automation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Communication
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Storytelling, Brand Strategy, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Public Speaking, Drive Engagement, Persuasive Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Entrepreneurship
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Social Impact, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Social Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Strategic Decision-Making, Ethical Standards And Conduct
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skillshare
Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Videography, Post-Production, Video Production, Storytelling, Proposal Writing, Storyboarding, Target Audience, Presentations, Sales Presentations, Business Writing, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Concision, Editing, Creativity, Writing, Color Matching
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Online Advertising, Pay Per Click Advertising, Paid media, Keyword Research, Marketing Analytics
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Modeling, Proposal Writing, Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Business Metrics, Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Project Finance, Finance, Return On Investment, Accounting and Finance Software, Product Management, Presentations, Cash Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Campaign Management, Target Audience, Social Media Campaigns, Market Research, User Research, Performance Metric, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Market Analysis
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Digital Advertising, Google Ads, Online Advertising, Target Audience, Performance marketing, Marketing Budgets, Advertising Campaigns, Cross-Channel Marketing, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Paid media, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing Analytics, Media Planning, Dashboard, Budget Management, Facebook, Data Analysis, Market Trend
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Nursing Administration, Financial Reporting, Budget Management, Variance Analysis, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Nursing Management, Financial Acumen, Financial Management, Budgeting, Operating Budget, Cost Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Return On Investment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

West Virginia University
Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Sales Management, Operating Expense, Compensation Strategy, Travel Arrangements, Transportation Operations, Compensation Management, Sales Strategy, Sales, Cost Control, Performance Metric, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks