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NGO Fundraising Courses

Effective fundraising is crucial for all NGOs. Being able to bring in funds from the general public, institutional donors and private companies allows an NGO to run their projects. All NGOs employ staff dedicated to fundraising.

Taking an online course in NGO fundraising is ideal for those wanting to get a better understanding of how NGOs raise money. They can also be valuable for those already working in NGO fundraising who wish to refresh their knowledge or learn new skills.

How To Design and Fund International Development NGO Projects

This online course covers how to design an international development project so that it will be funded by a donor organisation. Students learn the systems and processes needed to design effective development interventions. The course also covers the major tools and methodologies used to design international aid projects and that donors require NGOs to use.

The materials provided in this online course are ideal for those wanting to gain a better understanding of how development projects are put together. The course covers both how to develop a new project as well as how to revitalise an existing project and attract additional funding for it. Students will go through the entire process of designing a development project from start to finish.

This course is aimed at people new to international development fundraising and those already working in the field. Students will need a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel to complete the course, as well as have access to email. The course has over 50 downloadable documents and gives students access to a wide range of handbooks and specialised sites. To complete this course takes around one and half hours. It can be accessed on a computer or mobile phone. Students that complete the course receive a certificate.

Successful Non-Profit Fundraising For Board Members and Staff

This online course is aimed at both board members and staff within NGOs who wish to gain a better understanding of fundraising. It covers the four key steps of NGO fundraising, as well as liaising with donors, how to get bigger donations from current donors and how to research projects. The course aims to empower NGO workers to become more confident about fundraising.

The Successful Non-Profit Fundraising For Board Members and Staff online course is ideal for director level staff and board members of NGOs. The course aims to demystify the core aspects of fundraising and to empower NGO staff to make effect senior-level decisions regarding their fundraising. Although directly aimed at director and board members, all NGO staff and volunteers can benefit from this online course.

The course is taken entirely online and can be begun at any time. It is a mixture of videos and downloadable resources. Students get life-time access to the course so can return to it any time. Upon completion of the course students receive a certificate.

How to Kickstart Your NGO

How to Kickstart Your NGO is an online course aimed at those wanting to expand their non-profit organisation. The course covers many basics – including explaining what an NGO is, how to establish an NGOs mission and build a non-profit brand. The course also focuses on key aspects of fundraising including how to network with partners, stay continuously visible in the public eye and raise significant sums of money to fund an NGOs work.

Anyone working for an NGO or interested in learning more about the NGO sector and fundraising would benefit from this course. The online course is perfect for those wanting a broad overview of establishing an NGO, raising funds, and expanding its operations.

The How to Kickstart Your NGO online course is made up videos and an end of course test. Students study at their own pace and the course can be began at any time. Students get life-time access so can return to review the course after completion. The course can be accessed on a computer or mobile phone. A certificate is issued upon finishing the course.

Fundraising and Development  – UC Davis, University of California

This series of online courses is ideal for those wanting to gain a fuller understanding of fundraising. It focuses on teaching students the core skills needed to be effective fundraisers and covers techniques that are vital to succeeding in the competitive world of fundraising. Developed by UC Davis of the University of California, this course aims to increase the pool of trained fundraisers working today.

The UC Davis course series on fundraising and development is broken down into four areas. These are foundations of fundraising and development, annual campaigns, major and principal gifts, and planned giving. Each part covers a key area of fundraising that is vital for NGO staff to understand in order to effectively bring in donations.  

The Fundraising and Development online course series by UC Davis is aimed at beginners. It takes approximately five months to complete with four hours study time a week. The course is on a flexible schedule and students complete work in their own time. The course is in English with subtitles in Arabic, French, Portuguese, Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, and Spanish. When students have completed the online course, they receive a certificate attesting their new qualification.

Fundraising and Marketing For Non-Profit Organisations

This online course combines both fundraising and marketing for NGOs. It is ideal for anyone wanting to gain an understanding of how these functions work together. The course provides an overview of what is needed in an effective NGO fundraising and marketing strategy. It also breaks down the most important elements needed to ensure success in a fundraising and marketing campaign.

Students on this course are taken through the key elements of fundraising and marketing for non-profits. It is ideal for fundraising and marketing team members working within NGOs who would like a broad refresher of the main tools and techniques. It is also ideal for other non-profit workers, such as directors or board members, who wish to gain an understanding of fundraising and marketing.

This course is taken entirely online. Students study at their own pace and self-direct their learning. The course is a mixture of online videos and downloadable resources. Upon purchasing the course students receive life-time access. The course can be taken on a computer or mobile phone. Students who complete the course receive a certificate at the end.

Learn Grant Writing and Get Project Funding

Grant writing is one of the most important skills for NGO fundraisers. This online course teaches students how to structure grant application, the correct writing style to use and how to ensure project objectives are clearly communicated to potential donors. It also helps students understand the answer to some of the more complex questions asked by donor organisations.

This online course is ideal for those wanting to get a basic understanding of proposal writing and grant applications. It includes a section on terminology and also tells students some of the technical phrasing that is best used in project proposals. This course aims to help students avoid the common mistakes often made when developing project proposals.

The course is taken entirely online and is self-directed. Students can begin the course at any time. The course is a mixture of online videos and downloadable resources. Students get life-time access to the course after an initial purchase. It can be taken on a computer or mobile phone. Upon completion of the course, students receive a certificate.