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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

AK

Dec 22, 2020

This is one of the best courses which has given me all the basic information. I have also started the advanced courses which are related to fundraising and development offered by UC Davis.

SS

Sep 18, 2023

I found the content of this course very well written and to the point. It was a good and crisp course designed for someone who would wish to consider exploring the world of fundraising.

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By Sabjee B

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Aug 11, 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 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 Boutros A R

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Mar 23, 2022

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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.

By Susan G

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Nov 4, 2020

I thought the course was good. I enjoyed learning the topics and felt like I had a good overview. I do think that some of the information was subjective and that the quizzes did not always indicate the information that had been relayed. I also don't think the peer review process was very effective and was disappointed in the quality of work that was submitted by other learners.

By Festus M

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Jul 24, 2021

A great course and a great achievement coming at the right time. Thanks to the wonderful lecturers who provided amazing tutorials. This course has been really enriching. No words can express my gratitude to the Amazing Team Coursera and my fellow students enrolled under this course.

By Lori D

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Oct 31, 2021

This was a good overview of fundraising and development. The process, definitions and facts about the industry provided a good picture of what to expect.

By Carolina A C

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May 12, 2021

Is an interesting course but they focus so much in the donators, I think there can be other ways to make fundraising

By Jamie R L

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Sep 21, 2018

This course provided a good foundation to fundraising and development.

By Deleted A

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Nov 9, 2020

It was a very feasible combination between theory and practice :)

By Rig B

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Sep 19, 2020

Its a great course for someone who's applying to volunteer

By Sarah B

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Nov 7, 2020

The peer reviewed pieces are not overly helpful.

By John P

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Aug 20, 2021

Very good and useful information, thank you!

By Beriol D J N

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Jul 6, 2022

Merci pour ce formidable cours