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If you’re looking for practical, high-quality training in the fundamentals, without spending major dollars on course fees and travel, eLearning at CharityVillage® is for you and your team. Each course is packed with solid information and practical resources that you can download and keep on hand for future reference. They are also self-paced, meaning that you can choose to take the course in one sitting, or complete it at your own pace.
When you purchase a single course or a pre- set bundle, you have 12 months to open and complete the course(s) from the date of purchase. However, once you open a course for the very first time, you have unlimited access to it for three months before it expires.
All of our courses give you the opportunity to either complete mandatory quizzes throughout the course or complete a final exam (depends on the course) to receive a Certificate of Completion. For more detailed information about a specific course, scroll down this page and click the orange “View Details” button to read more about it.
Serving on a board can be a very meaningful and rewarding experience. You have the opportunity to support an organization you care about, while also expanding your own knowledge, skills and network of relationships. This course is designed to help you understand how boards work.
Need help creating and managing your organization’s budget? This course is divided into two parts and jam packed with the information you need to help you understand, create and manage your budget throughout the year.
The type of case you develop is determined by your fundraising purpose and most importantly, the audience for which it is intended. This course will help you to communicate your vision in an engaging way and create a compelling appeal for financial support.
This four-hour online course will introduce you to “upward” or “internal communication.” You will explore how employees can directly communicate with their reporting manager and upper management within an organization.
The purpose of this course is to explore the various types of corporate funding available for charities and nonprofits and understand the key actions required to build and implement a successful corporate fundraising program.
This free, introductory course will help organizations design their roadmap for their DEI journey and to bring about real change.
In this course, we courageously challenge you to reimagine the current colonial systems and structures, and work towards ensuring that all voices are not only heard but genuinely included in their processes. We encourage you to embark on a profound exploration of why decolonization is essential in the light of equity.
This course will provide you with the knowledge, insights, and tools necessary to make meaningful changes. Our program serves as your guide to comprehending, implementing, and advocating for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in your nonprofit organization.
In this 15-hour course, you will explore resiliency and recognize the “7 C’s” of resiliency and the four pillars of self-leadership. You will also learn how to apply principles of self-care to avoid burnout and fatigue.
Ready to consider new software or initiate other forms of digital transformation at your nonprofit? Learn the fundamentals you need to begin your digital transformation journey and get insight to help you choose your nonprofit’s software and technology. This course will introduce you to the fundamentals that you need.
This course will educate you about the individual rights and responsibilities we all have when it comes to anti-discrimination, diversity, sensitivity, and inclusion in the workplace and will set the foundation for creating an inclusive work culture.
Donor stewardship is a critical element of your organization’s fundraising strategy. Your ability to be transparent, communicate often and share future plans with donors will help you develop valuable, long-term relationships which can help with retaining those donors in the future.
This course will provide you with a framework for understanding the value and importance of the onboarding process in the engagement, productivity, and performance of new personnel. You will also learn how to develop an onboarding toolkit that includes a work back plan, and create checklists and ideas to incorporate in your onboarding process.
With remote work becoming increasingly popular, this course will help you to understand the impact of working and living within the same space, learn tips to enhance productivity and working relationships, and identify common challenges and solutions to increase one’s success in a remote work environment.
Looking for ways to attract new donors, increase public awareness for your organization and educate your audience about your cause? Hosting an event is a great way to do just that! This course is designed to help you be successful in planning your event so you can reap the many tangible and intangible benefits it can offer.
In this 8 hour course, you will learn the knowledge and skills needed to find and manage your career. Learn how to find job postings, write a resume and cover letter, prepare for an interview, succeed on the job, find a mentor and more!
This 8-hour online course is designed for people transitioning to a career that is client and customer focused. You will examine some of the fundamental responsibilities of a customer service representative.
Governing Your Organization: A Deeper Dive takes an in-depth look into some of the key functions of your board and the challenges it faces, building on the foundations established in the Boards That Work course. This course is designed to help you get started!
Grantseeking can be both time consuming and time sensitive. It’s important you have the appropriate planning tools, tracking system and submission schedule in place. It’s also important that you know the funder’s motivations and assess if you have the capacity to deliver on them and fulfill their intentions for impact.
This course offers a high-level overview of the key terms, concepts and principles of professional fundraising in Canada today. The course reviews the Canadian fundraising landscape, donor engagement tactics, and fundraising methods. This course is designed to help you get started with your fundraising journey.
Build lasting partnerships with corporate sponsors, no matter the size the organization. Learn to approach them effectively and how to build win-win relationships that can last for years. Get started today by learning how to approach them effectively and how to build win-win relationships that can last for years.
Launching a basic planned giving program can provide long-term security for your organization and ensure you’re not missing the opportunity to meaningfully engage your donors in supporting your work. Learn how to deploy planned gifts, start a planned giving program, and start strategic gift planning. This course provides you with the information you need to get started!
This module introduces core concepts and principles to help you establish foundational knowledge of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA). You will develop a clear baseline for further understanding of topics of diversity and inclusion. You will also explore the benefits of creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace and society.
This course explores one of the most pervasive barriers to inclusion in the workplace and society – unconscious bias. You will examine types of bias and their impacts on experiences in life and the workplace. Bias can not be eliminated but it can be managed, so you will learn to identify strategies to increase awareness and mitigate the impact of bias in the workplace.
Compliance Training regarding Harassment, Health and Safety and Accessibility are mandatory legislative requirements for all employees, including NonProfits and Charities, in Ontario and across Canada.
Compliance Training regarding Harassment, Health and Safety and Accessibility are mandatory legislative requirements for all organizations, including NonProfits and Charities, in Ontario and across Canada.
This course will help leaders to appreciate the impact of a workplace transformation on remote work, employee engagement, and their mental health, along with how to identify and practice actionable best practice tips and strategies for communicating and engaging with a remote workforce.
Every donor and funder requires a unique proposal. Therefore, it’s important to know your audience, application requirements, eligibility criteria and, most importantly, the proposal format that is being sought. This course is designed to help you write a successful funding proposal. This course provides you with the information you need to get started!
Not sure how to establish the fair market value of that donated painting? Receipting Charitable Gifts in Canada answers these and many other common questions about receipting policies so you no longer have to worry if you’re playing by the rules.
In this course, learners will explore the topic of conflict resolution and recognize what conflict is and what causes it. Additionally, they will learn about the different types of conflict and their impact on the workplace environment. Lastly, learners will learn to develop skills that will support them with conflict resolution methods and processes.
Strategic Planning is a critical function of the board and one of the most crucial documents for an organization. This course is designed to take you through the essential stages to ensure you can develop a strategic plan that will create a framework for making decisions and staying on purpose.
This course will give you the information you need to feel confident in your ability to plan and execute a virtual event for your organization. You’ll learn how to identify the best type of event for your organization, build your event team and a budget, create unique sponsorship opportunities, and more.
Building a virtual volunteer program has become increasingly important as volunteers look for flexibility in how they donate their time. This course will help you understand the benefits and challenges of virtual volunteer roles, how to transition your traditional volunteer opportunities to virtual, and how to build for success in your virtual volunteer program.
This course provides an introduction to the field of volunteer engagement and introduces you to a range of tools, studies, and guides for those who are interested in developing, reviewing, or redesigning a volunteer engagement program. This course provides you with the information you need to get started with volunteer engagement.
This course will help learners who work in a team environment. They will learn three fundamental team dynamics, including communication, trust, and skills. Additionally, learners will explore strategies to address conflict.
Policies and procedures serve many purposes within an organization. Therefore, it’s important to understand the difference between the two and differentiate between a board policy and a management policy. It is also imperative to understand when policies and procedures are needed and how to develop clear policies and procedures.
Whether you’re planning a gala fundraising dinner, silent auction, golf tournament, or bowl-a-thon, the Event Planning Bundle brings together six eLearning courses to help you and your organization get the most out of your special events. Buy the Event Planning Bundle for $504.90 and you’ll save 15% off the cost of purchasing each of these courses individually.
The Management & Leadership Bundle for Nonprofits brings together six eLearning courses that give leaders (including board members!) a solid footing in critical areas of organizational management. Buy the Management & Leadership Bundle for $504.90 and you’ll save 15% off the cost of purchasing each of these courses individually.
Perfect for new fundraisers or seasoned pros who are looking to brush up on their skills, the Fundraising Bundle brings together seven eLearning courses to help you get the most out of your fundraising efforts. When purchasing the Fundraising Bundle at $589.05, you save 15% off the cost of purchasing each of these courses individually.
Do you feel that your board of directors is good but not great? That you could be moving your organization forward more effectively? That, somehow, there’s got to be a better way of getting things done? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then The Better Board Kit is here to help your board become more cohesive and more effective.
Receive unlimited access for three months.
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Using an interactive audiovisual approach, this is practical learning that is actually fun.
While we cover some of the theory and context, each course focuses on practical knowledge and skills that you can use now, within your budget.
Enjoy access to templates, web links and additional resource documents.
All you need is a web browser. No special software, conference call numbers or waiting for an instructor.
High quality courses at affordable prices. Access courses one at a time or talk to us about our Value Bundles.
Applicable for points towards various professional certifications and recertification programs (CFRE, CVA and PAVRO).
