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Free Certificate in Nonprofit Essentials

Learn the essentials of working in the nonprofit sector with this free certificate program from NonprofitReady. These short courses cover nonprofit structure and governance, how nonprofits raise money for their cause, and the skills you need to build a thriving career in the nonprofit sector. 

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What You Will Learn

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Course 1: What is a Nonprofit?
Learn the common organizational types, terminology, and roles within the nonprofit sector.
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FREE
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Course 2: How Nonprofits Raise Money
Understand how nonprofits generate various sources of revenue and funding to execute their programs.
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FREE
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Course 3: Succeeding in Your Nonprofit Career
Learn the unique benefits and challenges of working in nonprofit and what steps you should take to advance your career.
FREE

CFRE Continuing Education Credits:

Full participation in Nonprofit 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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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

“Concise, interactive, and engaging. As a person new to the nonprofit sector, I can say that I am more knowledgeable after this training than I was before I started.” 

— Lakesha B.

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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