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      Copenhagen Business School

      Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Team Oriented, Business Planning, Organizational Structure, Business Modeling, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategies, Fundraising, Value Propositions, Innovation, Investments, Presentations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      121 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Governmental Accounting and Reporting I

      Skills you'll gain: Fund Accounting, Governmental Accounting, Financial Reporting, Non-Profit Accounting, Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), General Ledger, Financial Statements, Cash Flows, Accrual Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Depreciation, Reconciliation, Budgeting, Accountability

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Socioeconomics, Systems Thinking, Needs Assessment, Community Development, Complex Problem Solving, Business Modeling, Analysis, Cultural Diversity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Stanford University

      Giving 2.0: The MOOC

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Resource Utilization, Program Evaluation, Lifelong Learning, Strategic Decision-Making, Professional Networking, Social Media, Planning, Innovation, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      196 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • M

      Michigan State University

      Getting Your Film off the Ground

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      53 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Annual Campaigns: Building a Case for Support

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Campaign Management, Direct Marketing, Target Audience, Email Marketing, Telemarketing, Lead Generation, Event Management, Relationship Building, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Cross-Channel Marketing, Communication Strategies

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      Emory University

      Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      358 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University at Buffalo

      The Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Boards and the Governance Process

      Skills you'll gain: Governance, Meeting Facilitation, Leadership and Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Organizational Structure, Organizational Development, People Development, Performance Improvement, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Recruitment Strategies

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      ​​Church Administration: Human Resources

      Skills you'll gain: Compensation Analysis, Meeting Facilitation, Performance Appraisal, Staff Management, Safety Training, Strategic Leadership, Prioritization, Human Resources, Performance Management, Human Resources Management and Planning, Recruitment, Time Management, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Skills, Leadership and Management, Business Metrics, Culture, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

      Influencer Marketing Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Campaigns, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Strategies, Campaign Management, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Drive Engagement, Marketing Budgets, Brand Awareness, Influencing, Customer Engagement, Marketing Analytics, Content Creation, Presentations, Target Audience

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      189 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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 Development, Drive Engagement, Leadership, Motivational Skills, Human Resource Strategy, Culture Transformation, Workforce Development, Team Building, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Productivity, Resilience, Stress Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Goodwill Industries International

      Goodwill® Digital Navigator Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Cultural Responsiveness, Community Outreach, Educational Materials, Intercultural Competence, Relationship Building, Active Listening, Cultural Diversity, Digital Transformation, Disabilities, Community Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Trustworthiness, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Professionalism, Telecommuting, Needs Assessment, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Planning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Social Business Model and Planning for Social Innovation: Copenhagen Business School
    • Governmental Accounting and Reporting I : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started: University of Michigan
    • Giving 2.0: The MOOC: Stanford University
    • Getting Your Film off the Ground : Michigan State University
    • Annual Campaigns: Building a Case for Support: University of California, Davis
    • Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Emory University
    • The Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Boards and the Governance Process: University at Buffalo
    • ​​Church Administration: Human Resources: Duke University
    • Influencer Marketing Strategy: Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

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