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      University of Washington

      Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language

      Skills you'll gain: Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Storytelling, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication, Problem Solving, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      338 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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      198 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The State University of New York

      Foundations for Assisting in Home Care

      Skills you'll gain: Developmental Disabilities, Home Health Care, Nutrition and Diet, Geriatrics, Cultural Diversity, Caregiving, Working With Children, Disabilities, Mental and Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, Patient Education And Counseling, Social Skills, Personal Care, Patient Safety

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      640 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Cape Town

      Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Social Justice, Systems Thinking, Complex Problem Solving, Cultural Diversity, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Personal Development, Resilience

      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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      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 Leadership, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership, Team Performance Management, Culture Transformation, 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

    • U

      University of Geneva

      Operational Research for Humanitarians

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Health Policy, Research, Qualitative Research, Community Outreach, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Data Collection, Accountability, Decision Making, Adaptability, Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      145 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      27 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Notre Dame

      Leadership for an Increasingly Diverse World

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity Awareness, Organizational Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Self-Awareness, Adaptability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Advertise your Fundraiser using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Design Elements And Principles, Brochures, Graphic Design, Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Target Audience, 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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      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

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      University of Geneva

      International Organizations Management

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Leadership and Management, Strategic Partnership, Marketing, Fundraising, Leadership, Governance, Public Policies, Business, Organizational Strategy, Organizational Structure, World History, Cross-Functional Collaboration

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      HEC Paris

      Become a changemaker, build a career with purpose and impact

      Skills you'll gain: Self-Awareness, Innovation, Personal Development, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Action Oriented, Community Development, Social Work, Professional Development, Visionary, Business Transformation, Environmental Issue, Strategic Planning, Initiative and Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Problem Solving, Business

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington
    • Giving 2.0: The MOOC: Stanford University
    • Foundations for Assisting in Home Care: The State University of New York
    • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
    • The Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Boards and the Governance Process: University at Buffalo
    • Operational Research for Humanitarians: University of Geneva
    • Purpose at Work: A Course for Employees and Leaders: University of Michigan
    • Leadership for an Increasingly Diverse World: The University of Notre Dame
    • Advertise your Fundraiser using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Annual Campaigns: Building a Case for Support: University of California, Davis

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