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Free Certificate in Nonprofit Fundraising

Learn the essentials of nonprofit fundraising with this free certificate program from NonprofitReady. Co-developed with CNM, these short courses cover the basics of fundraising and how to identify, cultivate, and solicit donors.

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What You Will Learn

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Course 1: What is Nonprofit Fundraising?
Learn the common fundraising areas, fundraising roles, and trends nonprofits use to raise money for their programs.
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FREE
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Course 2: Identifying and Cultivating Donors
Understand the cycle of fundraising development including how nonprofits identify major donors and the process of cultivation.
FREE
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Course 3: Soliciting and Stewarding Donors
Learn how to conduct a solicitation meeting, overcome resistance, determine amount to ask for, and steward donors. 
 
FREE

CFRE Continuing Education Credits:

Full participation in the Fundraising Essentials Certificate is applicable for 1.5 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

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About Our Partner

Founded in 1986, CNM’s mission is to amplify the impact of nonprofits and their partners. CNM believes that thriving nonprofits are essential to a strong community, and we connect organizations with the expertise, partnerships, and tools needed to focus on their respective missions.

How It Works

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Complete the three courses

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Pass the certificate exam

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Earn your certificate and badge
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Don't forget to proudly display your accomplishments on your resume, LinkedIn, social media profile, or personal website. 

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What Our Learners Say

“The training is excellent. The content and exercises truly helped me prepare for the certification.” 

— Francis M.

Over 600 free learning resources to help you and your nonprofit do more good

Join NonprofitReady's community of more than 500,000 nonprofit professionals, board members, and volunteers

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Whether you're new to the nonprofit sector or want to enhance your skills, NonprofitReady offers free online courses, certificate programs, videos, and how-to guides to help you make an impact and succeed in your career.

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NonprofitReady.org addresses the critical need for professional development in the nonprofit sector by providing more than 600 online courses and certificate programs for nonprofit professionals and volunteers in all roles, at every stage of their career. All 100% free. Topics range from hard skills such as fundraising, grant writing, marketing, volunteer engagement, and program management to soft skills such as leadership, communication, time management, unconscious bias, and diversity and inclusion. NonprofitReady is a signature program of the Cornerstone OnDemand Foundation. Contact us to learn more.

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