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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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    University of Michigan

    Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Employee Engagement, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Team Motivation, Culture Transformation, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Self-Awareness, Stress Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    AI for Lawyers: Learning and Leading

    Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Legal Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Communication, Leadership Development, Lifelong Learning, Professional Development, Leadership, Adaptability, Creativity, Decision Making, Personal Development, Generative AI

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Advocacy, Training Programs, Health Systems, Health Policy, Primary Care, Education and Training, Community Health, Smart Goals, Intercultural Competence, Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Community Development, Health Care Administration, Behavioral Health, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Communication Strategies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    249 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Emory University

    Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Epidemiology, Community Health, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Sanitation, Health Promotion, Social and Human Services, Water Resources, Infectious Diseases, Health Administration, Mental Health, Data Collection

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    The State University of New York

    Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

    Skills you'll gain: Home Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Caregiving, Working With Children, Meal Planning And Preparation, Disabilities, Patient Communication, Basic Patient Care, Mental and Behavioral Health, Family Support, Child Development, Dignity in Care, Patient Safety

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    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Capstone - Managing Board Change for Higher Levels of Leadership and Governance Effectiveness

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Governance, Consulting, Leadership and Management, Report Writing, Leadership, Performance Analysis, Management Consulting, Organizational Change, Change Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Analysis, Data Collection

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

    Skills you'll gain: User Experience Design, Responsive Web Design, Human Centered Design, Design, Artificial Intelligence, Design Research, Design Thinking, Usability Testing, User Research, Prototyping

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Water Resources, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Community Health, Health Systems, Environmental Resource Management, Epidemiology, Health Care, Infectious Diseases

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Training and Learning Programs for Volunteer Community Health Workers

    Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Education and Training, Smart Goals, Community Health, Train The Trainer, Patient Education And Counseling, Educational Materials, Health Education, Adult Education, Needs Assessment, Planning, Supervision

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Getting Your Film off the Ground

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Grant Writing, Digital Media Strategy, Proposal Writing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Brand Marketing, Content Strategy, Storytelling, Content Creation

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders: University of Michigan
  • AI for Lawyers: Learning and Leading: University of Michigan
  • Foundations of Global Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Leading Sustainable Community Transformation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Gobierno corporativo: normatividad aplicable: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Emory University
  • Foundations for Assisting in Home Care: The State University of New York
  • Capstone - Managing Board Change for Higher Levels of Leadership and Governance Effectiveness : University at Buffalo
  • Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs: Google
  • Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1: Johns Hopkins University

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