How Nonprofits Can Use LinkedIn Learning to Upskill Their Teams & Communities

Microsoft

Feb 28, 2025

Investing in skills = investing in impact. As a nonprofit, your mission is to empower communities and create lasting change—but do your staff, volunteers, and program participants have access to the skills they need to succeed?

That’s where LinkedIn Learning for Nonprofits comes in.

This online learning platform offers thousands of high-quality courses on topics like digital literacy, leadership, project management, fundraising, AI, and more. Even better? Eligible nonprofits can get free or discounted access.

Why LinkedIn Learning Matters for Nonprofits

Nonprofits often face limited budgets, high turnover, and evolving skill needs. LinkedIn Learning helps by:

✅ Upskilling staff & volunteers – Equip your team with essential workplace skills (e.g., Microsoft 365, data analysis, grant writing, AI literacy).
✅ Providing career growth opportunities – Offer professional development to retain and empower employees.
✅ Training the communities you serve – Share learning resources with job seekers, students, and underserved groups to help them build marketable skills.
✅ Flexible & self-paced learning – Courses are available anytime, anywhere, making training accessible for busy schedules.

How Nonprofits Can Access LinkedIn Learning

Nonprofit organizations can enhance their impact by leveraging resources from LinkedIn for Nonprofits. This platform offers access to free online materials, opportunities to connect with the nonprofit community, and discounted LinkedIn products to help drive your mission forward. To learn more about eligibility and available resources, visit the LinkedIn for Nonprofits Resource Hub.

AI Skills for Nonprofits: A Bonus Resource

If you're interested in teaching or learning AI, Microsoft also offers the AI Skills Initiative—a free program designed to help professionals understand and apply AI in their work. This is a perfect complement to LinkedIn Learning, especially for nonprofits exploring AI for efficiency, automation, and decision-making.