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Earn Free Nonprofit Certificates

Learn the essentials of working in the nonprofit sector and earn free certificates and badges from NonprofitReady

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NonprofitReady Certificate Programs

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Nonprofit
Essentials Certificate
New to the nonprofit sector or looking for a refresher of the basics? This 90-minute curriculum covers the structure of nonprofits, how they raise money, and how to succeed in your nonprofit career.
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Fundraising
Essentials Certificate
Co-developed with CNM, this 2-hour curriculum is for anyone new to nonprofit fundraising or looking to gain a better understanding of effective fundraising.
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Grant Seeking Essentials Certificate
Co-developed with CNM, this 3-hour curriculum is designed for anyone new to nonprofit grant seeking or nonprofit professionals wanting to refresh their grant seeking knowledge.
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Financial Management Essentials Certificate
Co-developed with David Greco, this certificate program will help you understand the basics of nonprofit finance and determine the full cost of operating a nonprofit.
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Marketing
Essentials Certificate
Co-developed with Nonprofit Marketing Guide, this certificate program will help you understand the basics of nonprofit marketing and create and implement successful marketing plans.
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Nonprofit Board Member Essentials Certificate
Co-developed with CNM, these short courses cover the essentials of nonprofit boards and how they operate.

 

CFRE Continuing Education Credits:

Full participation in these courses is applicable for continuing education (CE) points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. Learn more.

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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

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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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