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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Non-Profit Accounting, Financial Statement Analysis, Gift Accounting, Financial Statements, Governance, Performance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Financial Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Accounting, Compliance Reporting, Tax Compliance, Tax, Reconciliation
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis, Design Thinking, Accounting, Innovation, Journey Mapping, Process Design, Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, Leadership Development, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Professional Development, Business Ethics, Organizational Leadership, Finance, HR Tech
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Search Engine Optimization, Content Scheduling, Content Optimization, Blogs, Web Analytics and SEO, TikTok, Social Media Content, Campaign Management, Social Media Management, Content Development and Management, Content Performance Analysis, Digital Advertising, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Email Automation, Constructive Feedback, Content Management, Project Management, Performance Reporting
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Maryland, College Park
Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Proposal Development, Proposal Writing, Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Acumen, Business Metrics, Sales Presentations, Business Valuation, Capital Budgeting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Internal Communications, Financial Management, Project Finance, Finance, Return On Investment, Product Management, Presentations, Cash Flows
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

SkillUp
Skills you'll gain: Google Ads, Data-Driven Marketing, Meta Ads Manager, Paid media, Keyword Research, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Planning, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

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

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

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

Skills you'll gain: Backlogs, Program Management, Case Studies, Feasibility Studies, Project Finance, Business Strategy, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Proposal Writing, Organizational Strategy, Return On Investment, Business Metrics, Business Communication, Capital Budgeting
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

West Virginia University
Skills you'll gain: Expense Management, Sales Management, Expense Reports, Sales Territory Management, Operating Expense, Transportation Management, Operating Cost, Compensation Strategy, Travel Arrangements, Regional Sales, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Sales, Cost Control, Compensation Analysis, Tax Management, Tax Compliance, Performance Metric, Goal Setting
Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
Madecraft
Skills you'll gain: Team Motivation, Motivational Skills, Organizational Leadership, Influencing, Visionary, Storytelling, Drive Engagement, Team Leadership, Leadership, Team Management, Leadership Development, Persuasive Communication, Employee Engagement, Organizational Development, Empathy, Emotional Intelligence, Talent Management, Target Audience, Communication, Change Management
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months