Charitable giving is rebounding as the economy improves. Yet there is a shortage of qualified fundraising professionals to help organizations connect their needs with potential donors. Through four courses, you will gain the knowledge and skills to begin or advance your career in the high demand field of fundraising and development. This Specialization is designed to meet the rising demand for trained fundraising professionals.
Fundraising and Development Specialization
Fundraising and Development Specialization
A Career That Makes a Difference. Connecting donors to their passions.
Instructors: Brian Casey
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
(358 reviews)
Beginner level
No prior experience required
2 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
(358 reviews)
Beginner level
No prior experience required
2 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
- Prospecting and Qualification
- Tax Planning
- Target Audience
- Email Marketing
- Fundraising
- Benefits Administration
- Business Writing
- Relationship Building
- Direct Marketing
- Campaign Management
- Grant Writing
- Telemarketing
- Negotiation
- Administration
- Proposal Writing
- Customer Relationship Building
- Philanthropy
- Marketing Strategies
- Estate Planning
- Stakeholder Management
What’s included
Shareable certificate
Add to your LinkedIn profile
Taught in English
17 practice exercises
Advance your subject-matter expertise
- Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts
- Master a subject or tool with hands-on projects
- Develop a deep understanding of key concepts
- Earn a career certificate from University of California, Davis
Specialization - 4 course series
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Fundraising, Prospecting and Qualification, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Grant Writing, Philanthropy, Relationship Management, Proposal Writing, Communication Strategies, Campaign Management, and Business Writing
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Fundraising, Direct Marketing, Campaign Management, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Communication Strategies, Email Marketing, Target Audience, Lead Generation, Customer Relationship Building, Telemarketing, and Event Management
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Fundraising, Proposal Writing, Prospecting and Qualification, Negotiation, Business Writing, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Management, Compliance Reporting, and Communication Strategies
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Relationship Building, Estate Planning, Tax Laws, Business Software, Benefits Administration, Educational Materials, Philanthropy, Fundraising, Marketing Strategies, Professional Networking, Administration, and Tax Planning
Earn a career certificate
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.
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This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
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