Listed as Free on Udemy when checked on 22 October 2026. No coupon or subscription trial is required for the listed lessons. Enrollment needs a Udemy account; availability can change.
About this course
A funding proposal is stronger when the project fits the funder before the writing begins. Rachel Ireland introduces community fundraising through research, shortlisting and the practical information needed to explain a not-for-profit initiative.
The 83-minute listing has 11 lectures across 11 sections. Visible topics include funding databases, fundraising resources, a shortlist, evidence of need, beneficiaries, outputs, outcomes, timescales, a budget and supporting documents.
| Official course | An Introduction to Fundraising for Community Projects |
|---|---|
| Created by | Rachel Ireland |
| Platform | Udemy |
| Language | English |
| Level | Beginner — Udemy listing |
| Listed duration | 83 minutes; 11 lectures across 11 sections |
| Certificate | Not included with a new free enrollment |
Skills you’ll gain
- Researching funders against a project’s purpose
- Organizing a useful funding shortlist
- Distinguishing activities, outputs and intended outcomes
- Preparing the main information needed for a proposal
The bid-writing sequence links the organization and its project to the people it intends to help. Budgeting and supporting documents are treated as part of that explanation, so the application is more than a persuasive description of a worthy idea.
The course is aimed at a not-for-profit organization or community project seeking resources to start or grow. A fillable PDF workbook is listed for recording ideas. If a demonstrated funding database requires paid access, researching funders’ own public eligibility pages is a no-cost starting point, although it does not reproduce every database feature.
Funding opportunities and application rules change. Treat the research process as the transferable skill and check each funder’s current information before applying; neither the course nor a well-written bid guarantees an award.
Frequently asked questions
Does this provide funding or introduce a guaranteed funder?
No. It teaches research and proposal preparation rather than awarding funds.
Are database subscriptions included?
No third-party database subscription is established as part of the free course.
What planning material is listed?
The public description includes a fillable PDF workbook.
Checked on 22 October 2026 using the public course details and syllabus. WikiFree has not watched every lesson or tested full playback. New free enrollments do not include a Udemy completion certificate, instructor Q&A or direct messages.
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