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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Fundraising and Development Foundations by University of California, Davis

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About the Course

In this course, you will gain an introduction to the basic terminology and concepts in the field, along with an overview of the development cycle from identification and cultivation through stewardship and recognition. You will learn how to develop a case for support, identify and assess prospective donors, match a donor’s interests and needs with your organization’s mission and goals, recognize planned giving benefits to your donors, structure a successful solicitation, and respond to ethical dilemmas. You’ll also examine career opportunities in the field, along with contemporary issues and trends confronting today’s fundraising managers. Throughout the course you’ll gain hands-on practice developing an array of written products for your fundraising and development portfolio....

Top reviews

AS

Oct 26, 2024

Great balance of videos, reading and participation. I feel I learned the basics through this course.

RG

May 3, 2022

Wonderful course, could not more highly recommend this to anyone who is just getting into the indsutry or needs a refresher.

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By Anna T

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Jun 15, 2021

This course was very useful in understandings of fundraising basics

By Marta R R G

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Jan 23, 2019

It gave me the fundamentals of fundraising, I found it very helpful

By Joan B

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Sep 29, 2020

Learned a lot, course design well done, knowledgeable instructors

By Kathy

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Sep 25, 2020

Very informative, I feel prepared to start a role in development!

By Mirza H B

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Sep 6, 2020

A True Practical knowledge covering all aspects of Fundraising.

By Bahja A

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Sep 13, 2024

Amazing cours. Thank you for making it free for us to learn

By Harold G S

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Aug 3, 2023

Great starter course on learning the basics in this field.

By basma f

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Oct 7, 2023

This course is beyond amazing Above all real expectations

By Sabjee B

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Aug 10, 2019

Comprehensive and informative course. Highly recommended.

By Sara D

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Oct 9, 2023

Excellent course to get started with fundraising efforts

By Anja N

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Oct 23, 2018

Well done. Great material and interesting assignment.

By Mwawi C

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May 6, 2022

Simplified and well guided. I enjoyed the activities

By Tina R

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Mar 15, 2022

Love it! I learned a lot. Love the mode of delivery.

By Deleted A

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Apr 29, 2019

Excellent overview of fundraising and development.

By Kristina R

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May 31, 2020

Very informative. Equips one with practical tools

By Michelle D

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Feb 14, 2021

The content exceeded my expectations. Thank you.

By Luke “ L

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Jul 24, 2025

very satisfactory and useful for fundraising

By Santosh R

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Jun 28, 2020

I highly encourage to pursue this course.

By Eugene S

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Oct 30, 2019

Good overview with sufficient details.

By ijeoma e

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Nov 14, 2024

I learnt a lot. The aim was achieved

By Boutros A R

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Mar 23, 2022

amazinamazing ots off great in fo

By rosemary h

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Oct 8, 2024

Well explained

By Abla S A

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Aug 10, 2020

amazing course

By Felix k

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Jun 30, 2018

Great tutor!

By JJ B

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Mar 14, 2024

I loved this course! It offers a great understanding of the fundamentals of Fundraising and Development like definitions and gives students the practice repeatedly writing things like a Case for Support until they become comfortable! My only issue with this course is the grading system. I understand this is Coursera and it is easier to have a peer-review system, but I feel like it would be more fair if there were a thorough grading rubric for students to use. Oftentimes it felt like the peer reviews reflected personal opinions and I was never given feedback in the written response section to support these opinions or to help me grow and learn.