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    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create corporate Newsletters with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Newsletters, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Event Marketing, Email Marketing, Corporate Communications, Marketing Design, Graphic Design, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      13 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Advertise your Fundraiser using Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Promotional Materials, Advertising, Digital Advertising, Marketing Materials, Fundraising, Social Media Campaigns, Marketing, Facebook, Organizational Skills, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Dashboard, User Accounts

      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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      U

      University of Cape Town

      Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Human Centered Design, Design Thinking, Systems Thinking, Cultural Diversity, Complex Problem Solving, Innovation, Social Justice, Community Development, Resource Utilization, Organizational Structure, Performance Measurement, Empathy, Entrepreneurship

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Oversee a Project with ClickUp

      Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Project Management Software, Organizational Skills, Productivity Software, Project Management, Resource Allocation, Collaborative Software

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      25 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      E

      Emory University

      Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

      Skills you'll gain: Emergency Response, Crisis Intervention, Health Systems, Public Health, Sanitation, Maternal Health, Community Health, Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, Water Resources, Mental Health, Nutrition and Diet

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      360 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      U

      University of Geneva

      Operational Research for Humanitarians

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      147 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      S

      Stanford University

      Giving 2.0: The MOOC

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Community Development, Planning, Strategic Thinking, Program Evaluation, Decision Making, Empowerment, Relationship Building, Collaboration, 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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      U

      University of Geneva

      International Organizations Management

      Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Leadership and Management, Governance, Business, Organizational Strategy, Leadership, Branding, Strategic Partnership, Marketing, World History, Stakeholder Management, Fundraising

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University at Buffalo

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

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      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 Effectiveness, Team Leadership, Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Training and Development, Succession Planning, Organizational Structure, Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, Accountability, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      H

      HEC Paris

      Become a changemaker, build a career with purpose and impact

      Skills you'll gain: Visionary, Community Development, Empowerment, Goal Setting, Entrepreneurship, Change Management, Personal Development, Systems Thinking, Corporate Sustainability, Initiative and Leadership, Problem Solving, Action Oriented, Self-Awareness, Innovation, Collaboration, Overcoming Obstacles, 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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      U

      University of Maryland, College Park

      The Cycle: Management of Successful Arts and Cultural Organizations

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Organizational Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, Event Marketing, Business Planning, Planning, Strategic Partnership, Marketing, Strategic Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Growth Strategies

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      730 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Create corporate Newsletters with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Advertise your Fundraiser using Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town
    • Oversee a Project with ClickUp: Coursera Project Network
    • Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies: Emory University
    • Operational Research for Humanitarians: University of Geneva
    • Giving 2.0: The MOOC: Stanford University
    • International Organizations Management : University of Geneva
    • The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process: University at Buffalo
    • The Factors that Influence the Effectiveness of Boards and the Governance Process: University at Buffalo

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