Giving 2.0™: The Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)

Giving 2.0™: The MOOC is a Stanford University-sponsored online class intended to teach givers of all ages and experience levels to give more effectively. Taught by social entrepreneur, philanthropist and best-selling author Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen, Giving 2.0™: The MOOC covers concepts including nonprofit assessment, philanthropic strategy, tactics for effective volunteering, technology for good and more. Each module in the course has a giving-related theme explored through content-packed, activity-rich videos, which include lectures from Arrillaga-Andreessen and guest speakers, readings and worksheets. Guest speakers are renowned leaders in multiple industries including philanthropy, technology and business, who will provide unique insights into course topics.

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Over 30,000 people world-wide have taken Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen’s course aimed at empowering you to practice philanthropy more effectively and make your giving more meaningful to both you and those you strive to help.