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.

Skills you'll gain: Sales Enablement, Sales Strategy, Sales Development, Sales Operations, Lead Generation, Sales, Sales Training, Account Strategy, Sales Process, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Prospecting, Global Marketing, Training and Development, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Marketing Automation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Personalized Campaigns, Video Production
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of California, Irvine
Skills you'll gain: Cost Estimation, Project Estimation, Cost Management, Project Schedules, Estimation, Quality Management, Milestones (Project Management), Project Planning, Budget Management, Project Management, Scheduling, Quality Management Systems, Timelines, Work Breakdown Structure, Budgeting, Resource Allocation, Dependency Analysis, Resource Management, Matrix Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Target Audience, Email Marketing, Communication Strategies, Marketing Communications, Marketing Materials, Campaign Management, Advertising Mail, Testability, Digital Marketing, User Accounts, Account Management
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours
University of Leeds
Skills you'll gain: Engineering Management, Project Finance, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Contract Management, Financial Analysis, Project Implementation, Capital Budgeting, Return On Investment, Cost Benefit Analysis, Finance, Governance, Risk Management, Cash Flows, Procurement, Case Studies
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Harvard Business Review
Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Operating Budget, Budget Management, Business Strategy, Resource Allocation, Business Strategies, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Resource Management, Marketing Operations, Organizational Strategy, Plan Execution, Marketing Strategies, Capital Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Financial Planning, Goal Setting, Finance
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Duke University
Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Entrepreneurial Finance, Financial Forecasting, Entrepreneurship, Financial Data, Financial Analysis, Finance, Negotiation, Investments, Microsoft Excel, Financial Planning, Gap Analysis
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Compensation Strategy, Training Programs, Compensation Management, Workforce Development, Employee Training, Compensation Analysis, Training and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Expense Management, Budget Management, Employee Performance Management, Cost Management, Workforce Planning, People Development, Budgeting, Program Evaluation, Workforce Management, Cost Control, Payroll Administration, Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Advertising Campaigns, Email Automation, Marketing Automation, Web Presence, Target Audience, Campaign Planning, Digital Marketing, Campaign Management, Driving engagement, Search Engine Optimization, Customer Engagement, Online Advertising, Direct Marketing, Content Performance Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing Campaigns
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Pay Per Click Advertising, Digital Marketing Campaigns, Blogs, Digital Media Strategy, Content Performance Analysis, Marketing Strategies, Online Advertising, Advertising Campaigns, Campaign Management, Digital Brand Strategy, Marketing Planning, Digital Marketing Tools, Marketing Effectiveness, Contextual Advertising, Social Media, Data-Driven Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy and Techniques
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Event Marketing, Events and Conferences, Event Management, Budget Management, Promotional Strategies, Promotions and Campaigns, Marketing Budgets, Branding, Risk Analysis, Event Planning, Risk Management, Strategic Marketing, Cost Management, Risk Management Framework, Budgeting, Brand Marketing, Revenue Management, Marketing Management, Brand Strategy, Brand Management
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Arizona
Skills you'll gain: Operating Budget, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Variance Analysis, Capital Budgeting, Budget Management, Management Accounting, Fiscal Management, Capital Expenditure, Financial Management, Cost Accounting, Accounting, Cost Management, Financial Accounting, Health Care Administration, Finance, Health Administration, Non-Profit Accounting, Healthcare Project Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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