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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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    329 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera Instructor Network

    Building Diverse, Inclusive, and Safe Workplaces

    Skills you'll gain: Workplace Bullying Intervention, Workplace inclusivity, Diversity Training, Diversity and Inclusion, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Active Listening, Diversity Awareness, Conflict Management, Relationship Building, Cultural Diversity, Empathy, People Management, Cultural Responsiveness, Social Skills, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Empowerment, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    161 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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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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    423 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Leading Sustainable Community Transformation

    Skills you'll gain: Systems Thinking, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Planning, Stakeholder Analysis, Business Systems Analysis, Sustainable Development, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Sustainability, Team Leadership, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Strategic Thinking, Cultural Responsiveness, Project Management, Organizational Strategy, Communication Strategies, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Ethical Standards And Conduct, Relationship Building, Root Cause Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    240 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    200 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The University of Notre Dame

    Ethics of Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Active Listening, Conflict Management, Communication Strategies, Business Communication, Case Studies, Business Ethics, Interpersonal Communications, Crisis Management, Strategic Communication, Communication, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    64 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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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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    341 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    The Roles and Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards of Directors within the Governance Process

    Skills you'll gain: Governance, Peer Review, Performance Measurement, Organizational Strategy, Strategic Leadership, Performance Management, Organizational Effectiveness, Resource Management, Fundraising, Case Studies, Leadership, Team Leadership, Risk Management, Due Diligence

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    73 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Crowdfunding

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Fraud detection, Campaign Management, Social Media, Presentations, Budgeting, Entrepreneurship, Community Development, Driving engagement, Promotional Strategies, Planning, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    415 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular nonprofit courses

  • Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Rice University
  • Goodwill® Digital Navigator Certificate: Goodwill Industries International
  • Building Diverse, Inclusive, and Safe Workplaces: Coursera Instructor Network
  • Social Entrepreneurship: Copenhagen Business School
  • Goodwill® Career Coach and Navigator: Goodwill Industries International
  • Leading Sustainable Community Transformation: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Giving 2.0: The MOOC: Stanford University
  • Ethics of Communication: The University of Notre Dame
  • NGO Startup Analysis with Nonprofit Business Model Canvas: Coursera Project Network
  • Speaking to persuade: Motivating audiences with solid arguments and moving language: University of Washington

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