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Nonprofit Courses

Nonprofit courses can help you learn fundraising strategies, program evaluation, grant writing, and community engagement techniques. You can build skills in financial management, volunteer coordination, and effective communication with stakeholders. Many courses introduce tools like budgeting software, project management platforms, and donor management systems, that support implementing your skills and driving organizational success.


Popular Nonprofit Courses and Certifications


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    Free
    U

    University of Michigan

    Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University

    Skills you'll gain: Social Justice, Teaching, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Diversity Awareness, Student Engagement, Community and Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Research, Social Impact

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Columbia University

    Become a Peer Sponsor: Intro to Military Transition Support

    Skills you'll gain: Rapport Building, Empathy, Social Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Active Listening, Mindfulness, Stress First Aid, Family Support, Student Support and Services, Crisis Intervention, Mentorship, Community Development, Personal Development, Resourcefulness, Decision Making

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    U

    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Gobierno corporativo: normatividad aplicable

    Skills you'll gain: Annual Reports, Governance, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Regulatory Requirements, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Regulation, Accountability, Business Ethics, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Financial Reporting

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Create a fundraising page on Chuffed

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Goal Setting, Campaign Management, Promotions and Campaigns, Project Design, Drive Engagement, Content Creation

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Anuncie su evento para recaudar fondos con Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Graphic Design, Advertising, Organizational Skills, Design, Marketing Design, Target Audience, Design Elements And Principles, Marketing, Social Media Content, Business

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    U

    University of Michigan

    Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Professional Development, Drive Engagement, Leadership, Team Motivation, Culture Transformation, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Stress Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    28 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Healthcare Organizations and the Health System

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Governance, Health Systems, Presentations, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Organizational Structure, Health Care, Microsoft PowerPoint

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    358 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    B

    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Asociaciones Público-Privadas. Identificación y preparación

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Analysis, Project Finance, Risk Management, Project Design, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Feasibility Studies, Strategic Partnership, Public Policies, Financial Analysis, Fiscal Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Regulatory Requirements, Case Studies

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    C

    Columbia University

    HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Social/Peer Perspective)

    Skills you'll gain: Care Coordination, Value-Based Care, Patient-centered Care, Health Informatics, Health Technology, Health Care, Risk Management, Patient Education and Support, Health Information Management, Patient Advocacy, Telehealth, Community and Social Work, Case Studies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    C

    Coursera

    Launch your first online meeting with ZOOM

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Collaborative Software, Telecommuting, Computer Displays, Display Devices, Telecommunications

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    25 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    U

    Universidad de Chile

    Inclusión social de personas con discapacidad desde un enfoque de derechos.

    Skills you'll gain: Disabilities, Health Equity, Education and Training, Social Justice, Special Education, Community and Social Work, Design, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Social Determinants Of Health, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Health Care

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    366 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Copenhagen Business School

    Unleashing the Impact of your Social Enterprise

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Marketing Communications, Sustainable Development, Business Planning, Communication Strategies, Strategic Partnership, Entrepreneurship, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Franchising

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    80 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular nonprofit courses

  • Community Awareness: What is a Socially Just University : University of Michigan
  • Become a Peer Sponsor: Intro to Military Transition Support: Columbia University
  • Gobierno corporativo: normatividad aplicable: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Create a fundraising page on Chuffed: Coursera
  • Anuncie su evento para recaudar fondos con Canva: Coursera
  • Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders: University of Michigan
  • Healthcare Organizations and the Health System: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
  • Asociaciones Público-Privadas. Identificación y preparación: Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo
  • HI-FIVE: Health Informatics For Innovation, Value & Enrichment (Social/Peer Perspective): Columbia University
  • Launch your first online meeting with ZOOM: Coursera

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