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    University of Pennsylvania

    Crowdfunding

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Fraud detection, Campaign Management, Social Media, Presentations, Budgeting, Entrepreneurship, Community Development, Driving engagement, Promotional Strategies, Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    415 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Cape Town

    Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Creative Problem-Solving, Innovation, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Social Work, Cultural Diversity, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    NGO Startup Analysis with Nonprofit Business Model Canvas

    Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Grant Writing, Resource Allocation, Strategic Decision-Making, Grant Applications, Proposal Development, Strategic Thinking, Resource Management, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Fundraising, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Action Oriented, Design Thinking, Innovation, Leadership

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    659 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Build a free website with WordPress

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Content Creation, Creativity

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    2.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    U

    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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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Project Network

    Advertise your Fundraiser using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Visual Design, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Design Elements And Principles, Graphic Design, Driving engagement, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Content Creation, Facebook, Marketing

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    364 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators

    Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Performance Measurement, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Socioeconomics, Project Design, Benchmarking, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, Market Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University at Buffalo

    The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Peer Review, Performance Measurement, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Performance Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Resource Management, Fundraising, Case Studies, Leadership, Team Leadership, Risk Management, Due Diligence

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    Influencer Marketing Strategy

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

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    191 reviews

    Intermediate · 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, Customer Relationship Building, Target Audience, Email Marketing, Telemarketing, Lead Generation, Event Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Communication Strategies

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Crowdfunding: University of Pennsylvania
  • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
  • NGO Startup Analysis with Nonprofit Business Model Canvas: Coursera Project Network
  • Foundations for Assisting in Home Care: The State University of New York
  • Build a free website with WordPress: Coursera Project Network
  • Governmental Accounting and Reporting I : University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Advertise your Fundraiser using Canva: Coursera Project Network
  • Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Emory University
  • Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators: University of Pennsylvania
  • The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process: University at Buffalo

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