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      Coursera Project Network

      NGO Startup Analysis with Nonprofit Business Model Canvas

      Skills you'll gain: Stakeholder Engagement, Grant Writing, Resource Allocation, Strategic Decision-Making, Grant Applications, Proposal Development, Strategic Thinking, Resource Management, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Business Strategies, Fundraising, Business Modeling, Value Propositions, Action Oriented, Design Thinking, Innovation, Leadership

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Copenhagen Business School

      Social Entrepreneurship

      Skills you'll gain: Growth Strategies, Team Oriented, Marketing Communications, Business Modeling, Business Planning, Sustainable Development, Organizational Structure, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Effectiveness, Communication Strategies, New Business Development, Business Development, Business Strategies, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Social Sciences, Sustainable Business, Business Strategy, Fundraising, Financial Inclusion

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      400 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Rice University

      Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

      Skills you'll gain: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Programs, Intercultural Competence, Diversity Training, Human Resource Strategy, Strategic Planning, Diversity Awareness, Employee Retention, Demography, Workplace inclusivity, Benchmarking, Social Justice, Cultural Diversity, Human Resources, Recruitment Strategies, Peer Review, Organizational Development, Workforce Development, Leadership and Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      327 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Goodwill Industries International

      Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills, Communication, Coaching, Accountability, Client Services, Virtual Teams, Professional Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Client Support, Workforce Development, Recruitment, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Active Listening, Telecommuting, Needs Assessment, Employee Onboarding, Empathy, Human Centered Design, Gap Analysis

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      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      417 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Crowdfunding

      Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Fraud detection, Campaign Management, Social Media, Presentations, Budgeting, Entrepreneurship, Promotional Strategies, Planning, Marketing Psychology, Consumer Behaviour, Social Sciences, Goal Setting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      414 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Stanford University

      Giving 2.0: The MOOC

      Skills you'll gain: Philanthropy, Fundraising, Resource Utilization, Community Development, Program Evaluation, Lifelong Learning, Strategic Decision-Making, Professional Networking, Social Media, Planning, Research

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      199 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Goodwill Industries International

      Goodwill® Digital Navigator Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Training Programs, Relationship Building, Course Development, Cultural Diversity, Digital Transformation, Computer Literacy, Disabilities, Workforce Development, Community Development, Community Outreach, Research, Workplace inclusivity, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Curriculum Planning, Needs Assessment, Digital Communications, Computer Security Awareness Training, Professional Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a free website with WordPress

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      2K reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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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, Storytelling, Driving engagement, Communication Strategies, Action Oriented, Constructive Feedback, Non-Verbal Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      339 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      University of Cape Town

      Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Human Centered Design, Innovation, Creative Thinking, Community Development, Resourcefulness, Systems Thinking, Sustainable Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Complex Problem Solving, Growth Mindedness, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Resilience

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      University of Virginia

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

      Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation, Prototyping, Brainstorming, Storytelling, Human Centered Design, Ideation, User Experience Design, Creativity, Customer experience improvement, Service Design, Design Research, Process Mapping, User Experience, Problem Solving, Complex Problem Solving, Qualitative Research, Data Visualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      416 reviews

      Beginner · 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, Performance Measurement, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Business Modeling, Strategic Thinking, Socioeconomics, Project Design, Benchmarking, Needs Assessment, Growth Strategies, Market Opportunities, 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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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular nonprofit courses

    • NGO Startup Analysis with Nonprofit Business Model Canvas: Coursera Project Network
    • Social Entrepreneurship: Copenhagen Business School
    • Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Rice University
    • Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator: Goodwill Industries International
    • Crowdfunding: University of Pennsylvania
    • Giving 2.0: The MOOC: Stanford University
    • Goodwill® Digital Navigator Certificate: Goodwill Industries International
    • Build a free website with WordPress: Coursera Project Network
    • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington
    • Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation: University of Cape Town

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