
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.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Fundraising and Development Foundations
- Annual Campaigns: Building a Case for Support
- Major and Principal Gifts
- Planned Giving
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Duration
- Part-time
- 5 months
- 4 hrs/week
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic 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.
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General requirements
Beginner Level
- No prior experience required.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 5 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 5 months.
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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.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.