Fundraising in the Time of the Coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has upended the world in a way we have not seen before. While some countries are regaining control over the virus, many are still feeling its full impact. As an individual and an NGO, you have a role to play. Wherever your country finds itself on the curve, you can prepare and plan for impact.

Follow the guidelines of the WHO about quarantine and social distancing. Wash your hands. Stay at home and work from home. Use your time to research and learn what positive role your organization can play in mitigating the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. We hope this course can help with that.

What will you learn from this course?

In this online course, we provide ideas on how NGOs around the world can fundraise for action, covering the following topics:

  • How you can help in a crisis
  • Finding funding in the context of a disaster or emergency
  • Networking
  • Proposals and applications

You will also receive a guide with important resources and information. A list of donors and programs, updated in real time, is also included.

Who should take the course?

  • NGO managers and executive directors
  • Fundraising and development professionals for local and international NGOs
  • Non-profit consultants and consulting firms
  • Fundraisers for local NGOs and small organizations
  • Fundraisers for a cause close to their heart
  • Students

The course is available for free. We ask that you share this course with colleagues and partners. Our team is working hard to provide additional free resources to our community. If you think your friends, colleagues, and professional network would find this useful, please share it with them; we’d really appreciate it.

Stay healthy!

Philantropia is an approved provider of continuing education in fundraising. Full participation in “Fundraising in the Time of the Coronavirus” is applicable for 2 points in Category 1. B: Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. CFRE is an independent certification for fundraising professionals that aims to set standards in philanthropy through a valid and reliable certification process for fundraising professionals.

Participation in this program may assist you in learning or reviewing concepts covered on the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) examination as detailed on the Test Content Outline provided by CFRE International. CFRE International does not sponsor or endorse any educational programs, and the (educational program title) was not developed in conjunction with CFRE International.


Your Instructor


Erik Detiger
Erik Detiger

Hello! My name is Erik Detiger and I am a professional with over two decades of experience working in the field of international philanthropy and fundraising. As a highly successful international project manager and fundraising professional, I have raised over US$200 million for numerous international projects from a wide variety of government agencies, foundations, and institutions. I am the founder of Philantropia - an independent consultancy based in New York specialized in international fundraising and philanthropy and am excited to share my knowledge with you on this platform.


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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