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About this course
Giving can involve time, skills and relationships as well as money. Stanford’s Giving 2.0 examines how a person can make those contributions more deliberate and meaningful.
Six modules address philanthropic strategy, selecting and assessing nonprofits, taking stock of resources and sustaining a giving practice. The course uses lectures, activities and guest perspectives.
| Official course | Giving 2.0: The MOOC |
|---|---|
| Created by | Stanford Online |
| Platform | Coursera |
| Level / language | Mixed level / English |
| Estimated study time | 1 week at 10 hours a week (Coursera estimate) |
| Format | 6 modules; see the published syllabus for activities |
| Access | Learning content free; account needed |
| Certificate | No certificate offered for this course |
Skills you’ll gain
- Giving strategy
- Nonprofit assessment
- Resource reflection
WikiFree recommends it for learners who want a process for thinking about giving rather than a list of organisations to support. It complements ethical discussion with questions about strategy and assessment.
Consider what outcome you hope to support and what evidence would help you understand a nonprofit’s work. This course does not evaluate a current donation opportunity on your behalf, and completion does not require accepting a specific cause as the best one.
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Frequently asked questions
Is philanthropy limited to wealthy donors here?
No. The course explicitly includes contributions of time, experience, skills and networks.
Independent WikiFree overview based on the official syllabus and access information, reviewed 20 October 2026.
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