Fundraising is hard. Most people don’t talk about that part. It’s not just asking people for money and hoping for the best. You’ve got to actually connect with them, understand what matters to them, and explain why they should care — and that’s not always easy.
That’s why we put this program together. Not to give you some boring playbook or generic advice — but to walk with you through the stuff that actually comes up when you’re trying to raise support for something you care about.
What Makes This Program Different?
- You Learn From People Who’ve Been in the Trenches
Our instructors aren’t just good at theory—they’ve been there. They’re not just repeating stuff from a textbook. They’ve actually done this work — like, they’ve run full campaigns, hit roadblocks, messed up a few times, and figured out what actually works. Some of their stories are wins, some aren’t, but that’s the point. It’s real. And you’ll get to learn from all of it, not just the highlight reel.
- The Right Topics, Taught the Right Way
Look, we’re not here to peddle fluff or fancy jargon—you’ll get honest, down-to-earth guidance on what really works: understanding why people open their wallets (and how to have a genuine conversation about your cause), mapping out every step of your campaign (whether it’s a grassroots crowdfunding push or a full-scale gala), using online tools in ways that actually save you time instead of frying your brain, and—most importantly—raising funds with complete transparency and respect.
- Less Talking At You, More Doing
We won’t just throw slides at you and hope for the best. You’ll brainstorm, build mock campaigns, swap feedback, and work through actual scenarios that mirror what fundraisers deal with every day.
- You’ll Find Your People
You know, sometimes fundraising just feels… isolating. That’s a big part of why this program exists, honestly. You’re not alone in it. You’ll be around other people—some just figuring it out, others who’ve been in the game for years—and you start to see you’re all tackling the same stuff in different ways. It’s not just helpful. It’s kind of a relief.
- Flexible, Because Life’s Already Full
Some days you’ve got an hour, some days you’ve got ten minutes. That’s why we didn’t lock this into one format. If you like showing up in person, great. If not, you can hop on a live session from wherever you are, or just go through the materials when it fits.
Who’s This For?
If you’re curious, driven, and care about doing good, you’ll fit right in. You might be:
- Working at a nonprofit and ready to raise more (with less stress).
- A volunteer or board member who wants to make a bigger impact.
- An entrepreneur trying to fund a mission-driven idea.
- A student who wants to break into the nonprofit world.
Take the First Step Toward Raising Smarter, Better, and with Purpose
A lot of people working in fundraising never really had any formal training. They just kind of figured it out — learning things bit by bit, sometimes the hard way.
This program’s not about overcomplicating things — it’s here to help you build real skills you can actually use. No fluff. Just honest, clear guidance to help you feel more prepared and confident doing the work, without having to learn everything the hard way.
More info? Get in touch with one of our Educational Advisors
