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Overview
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.
Applied Learning Project
This Fundraising and Development Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with UC Davis was developed and is taught by senior and executive members of the award-winning development team at UC Davis. Under their leadership, the university’s first comprehensive fundraising initiative raised over $1.1 billion from nearly 110,000 supporters. Our faculty, created hands-on assignments covering an array of real-world deliverables. You’ll finish the program with a portfolio that demonstrates your ability to bring value to any organization’s fundraising mission.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Fundraising and Development
- Annual Giving Programs
- Major Gift Development
- Planned Giving Strategies
- Donor Identification and Cultivation
- Multi‑Channel Solicitation Strategies
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Community Development View 9 other Short Courses in Community Development in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Beginner Level
- No prior experience required.
- This specialization is aimed at learners and professionals who want to start or advance a career in fundraising and development by gaining practical skills to engage donors and support organizational growth.
Tuition Fees
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-StateFree
Additional Details
- This short course is included with Coursera Plus subscription
Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.
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