The Most Common Fundraising Questions Answered!

Fundraising can be hard, it can be overwhelming and confusing. We have worked in this field for more than two decades. We work with NGOs of all sizes, and we keep hearing the same questions again and again. So we decided to answer them in this online course. When you enroll in this free online course you will get the answers you were looking for. Join us and learn about fundraising in an engaging and fun way!

Philantropia is an Approved Provider for Continuing Education in Fundraising. Full participation in “The Most Common Questions About Fundraising – Finally Answered! is applicable for 1.5 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 which 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.


Course Curriculum


  Introduction
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  How to start our fundraising?
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  What do to when the homepage says "No unsolicited proposals"?
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  How can I find good donors?
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  What to include in a proposal?
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  Why do our proposals get rejected?
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  How can we develop a fundraising strategy?
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  How can we successfully apply with the European Commission?
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  How can I find information about unconvential donors?
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  Is there a difference between American and European Foundations?
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  Congratulations!
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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.

When you enroll in this totally free course, you agree to be signed up for our ProposalsforNGOs newsletter. You will get amazing news and updates about proposal writing and fundraising into your inbox from us, but will always have the option to unsubscribe at any time! Thanks for your trust in us!

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