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      University of Virginia

      Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Open Mindset, Brainstorming, Innovation, Creative Problem-Solving, Prototyping, Empathy, User Experience, Human Centered Design, Service Design, Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Adaptability, Stakeholder Engagement, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Collaboration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      415 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      NGO Startup Analysis with Nonprofit Business Model Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Resource Management, Strategic Decision-Making, Strategic Partnership, Resource Allocation, Business Strategy, Grant Applications, Business Modeling, Proposal Development, Value Propositions, Performance Measurement, 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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      Copenhagen Business School

      Social Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Market Opportunities, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Growth Strategies, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Strategies, Strategic Communication, Revenue Management, Communication Strategies, New Business Development, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Performance Measurement, Stakeholder Communications, Corporate Sustainability, Fundraising, Organizational Structure

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      398 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

      Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Project Planning, Corporate Sustainability, Environmental Issue, Project Management, Environmental Resource Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Communication Strategies, Initiative and Leadership, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Relationship Building, Organizational Strategy, Value Propositions, Vulnerability, Decision Making, Root Cause Analysis

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      235 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Purpose-Driven Leadership for Strategy and Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Strategic Thinking, Dealing With Ambiguity, Visionary, Organizational Strategy, Communication, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Organizational Change, Leadership, Drive Engagement, Innovation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      23 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, Research and Design, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Thinking, Business Strategy, Performance Measurement, Innovation, Business Modeling, Program Evaluation, Needs Assessment, 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 of Michigan

      Community Organizing for Social Justice

      Skills you'll gain: Community Organizing, Diversity Awareness, Social Justice, Community Development, Planning, Communication Strategies, Empowerment, Goal Setting, Needs Assessment, Self-Awareness

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      323 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a free website with WordPress

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.9K reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Crowdfunding

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Presentations, Campaign Management, Solution Delivery, Entrepreneurship, Social Media, Budgeting, Community Development, Promotional Strategies, Customer Engagement, Entrepreneurial Finance, Research, Planning, Decision Making

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      414 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started

      Skills you'll gain: Ideation, Entrepreneurship, Process Mapping, Feasibility Studies, Community Development, Innovation, Social Work, Needs Assessment, Complex Problem Solving

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      78 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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, Communication Strategies, Storytelling, Problem Solving, Non-Verbal Communication, Planning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      339 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, Non-Profit Accounting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Statements, Accrual Accounting, Cash Flows, Capital Expenditure, Revenue Recognition, Reconciliation, Budgeting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Design Thinking for the Greater Good: Innovation in the Social Sector: University of Virginia
    • NGO Startup Analysis with Nonprofit Business Model Canvas: Coursera Project Network
    • Social Entrepreneurship: Copenhagen Business School
    • Leading Sustainable Community Transformation: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Purpose-Driven Leadership for Strategy and Innovation: Duke University
    • Social Impact Strategy: Tools for Entrepreneurs and Innovators: University of Pennsylvania
    • Community Organizing for Social Justice : University of Michigan
    • Build a free website with WordPress: Coursera Project Network
    • Crowdfunding: University of Pennsylvania
    • Becoming a Social Entrepreneur: Getting Started: University of Michigan

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