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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 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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    Copenhagen Business School

    Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities

    Skills you'll gain: Social Impact, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Market Opportunities, Community Development, Sustainable Business, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurial Finance, Needs Assessment, Team Building, Team Management, Innovation, Empowerment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Building Alliances in Global Health: From Global to Local

    Skills you'll gain: Community Health, Health Policy, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Policy Analysis, Community Outreach, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Public Affairs, Community Organizing, Policy Development, International Relations, Media and Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Driving engagement

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    The University of Edinburgh

    Human Rights-based Approach to Dignity in Care (DIGNISPACE)

    Skills you'll gain: Dignity in Care, Empowerment, Healthcare Ethics, Accountability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research, digital literacy, Interactive Learning, Social Justice, Discussion Facilitation, Diversity Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Advocacy, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

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    Vanderbilt University

    Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Informed Consent, Clinical Research, Patient Education And Counseling, Community Outreach, Clinical Trials, Health Equity, Health Disparities, Clinical Research Ethics, Research, Healthcare Ethics, Diversity Awareness, Community Health, Cultural Responsiveness, Rapport Building, Patient Referral, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Social Work, Health Equity, Community and Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Advocacy, Vulnerability, Cultural Responsiveness

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Columbia University

    Become a Peer Sponsor: Intro to Military Transition Support

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Interpersonal Communications, Goal Setting, Smart Goals, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Mindfulness, Stress First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Mentorship, Community Development, Resourcefulness

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    Duke University

    Human Resource Stewardship for Churches

    Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, Performance Review, Staff Management, Safety Training, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Diversity and Inclusion, Performance Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Recruitment, Human Resource Policies, Compensation and Benefits, Supervision, Job Analysis, New Hire Orientations

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Goodwill Industries International

    Career Support Community and Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Coaching, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Telecommuting, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Workforce Development, Strategic Partnership, Project Implementation, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies

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    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

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    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

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Goodwill Industries International

    The New Digital Workplace

    Skills you'll gain: digital literacy, Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Active Listening, Cultural Diversity, Rapport Building, Professional Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Communication, Adaptability, Needs Assessment

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Capstone - Managing Board Change for Higher Levels of Leadership and Governance Effectiveness : University at Buffalo
  • Identifying Social Entrepreneurship Opportunities: Copenhagen Business School
  • Building Alliances in Global Health: From Global to Local: Johns Hopkins University
  • Human Rights-based Approach to Dignity in Care (DIGNISPACE): The University of Edinburgh
  • Faster Together, Enhancing the Recruitment of Marginalized Communities in Clinical Trials: Vanderbilt University
  • Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy: Politecnico di Milano
  • Become a Peer Sponsor: Intro to Military Transition Support: Columbia University
  • Human Resource Stewardship for Churches: Duke University
  • Career Support Community and Resources: Goodwill Industries International
  • Unleashing the Impact of your Social Enterprise: Copenhagen Business School

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