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.

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Budget Management, Philanthropy, Budgeting, Prospecting and Qualification, Strategic Marketing, Brand Marketing, Campaign Planning, Campaign Management, Promotions and Campaigns, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Proposal Development, Organizational Strategy, Digital Brand Strategy, Capacity Planning, Proposal Writing, Driving engagement, Relationship Building
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Governance, Event Planning, Event Management, Public Relations, Branding, Brand Strategy, Philanthropy, Fundraising, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Management, Digital Media Strategy, Storytelling, Marketing and Public Relations, Media and Communications, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Operations
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Creo Incubator
Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Acumen, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Statements, Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Financial Statement Analysis, General Finance, Return On Investment, General Accounting, Financial Forecasting, Financial Planning, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Investments, Private Equity, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

John Wiley & Sons
Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Risk Management, Lobbying, Talent Management, Risk Management Framework, Leadership Development, Risk Mitigation, Diversity and Inclusion, Philanthropy, Leadership and Management, Diversity Programs, Talent Recruitment, Governance, Organizational Leadership, Compensation Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resource Strategy, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Fundraising
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Investments, Philanthropy, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Fundraising, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Financial Management, Finance, International Finance, Entrepreneurial Finance, Entrepreneurship, Fiscal Management, Due Diligence, Business Strategy, Business Management
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

ESSEC Business School
Skills you'll gain: Due Diligence, Sustainable Development, Project Finance, Investments, Social Impact, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Investment Management, Proposal Development, Financial Inclusion, Private Equity, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, Sustainable Business, Governance, Feasibility Studies, Philanthropy, Entrepreneurial Finance, Return On Investment, Needs Assessment, Stakeholder Engagement
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Berklee
Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Problem-Solving, Creative Thinking, Presentations, Innovation, Lawsuits, Court Systems, Music, Brand Strategy, Branding, Project Planning, Performing Arts, Business, Social Media
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Pennsylvania
Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Non-Profit Accounting, Philanthropy, Legal Risk, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Governance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Legal Strategy, Lobbying, Labor Law, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Tax, Accountability, Tax Laws, Public Policies, Political Sciences
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Washington
Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Verbal Communication Skills, Motivational Skills, Advocacy, Peer Review, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Verbal Strategic Communication, Problem Solving
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: FinTech, Entrepreneurial Finance, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Equities, Financial Modeling, Finance, Private Equity, Loans, Consumer Lending, Credit Risk, Microsoft Excel, Digital Analysis, Liquidation, Fundraising, Lending and Underwriting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Copenhagen Business School
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Growth Strategies, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Sustainable Development, Team Collaboration, Organizational Structure, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Entrepreneurial Finance, Needs Assessment, Communication Strategies, Marketing and Public Relations, Business Strategies, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Performance Measurement, Fundraising, Organizational Strategy
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Yale University
Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Design Thinking, Community Outreach, Organizational Structure, Stakeholder Engagement, Human Centered Design, Entrepreneurship, Communication Planning, Research and Design, Business Modeling, Governance, Communication, Advocacy, Sustainable Business, Innovation, Program Evaluation, Fundraising, Entrepreneurial Finance
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months