Fundraising in uncertain times?
We make it easier.

Our virtual 4-week masterclass teaches you how, based on experience fundraising $200M.  

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OUR PROGRAMS HAVE ALUMNI FROM:

Sound familiar?

  • What used to work isn’t working now, and you’re starting to wonder if it’s impossible to raise funds in today’s economic climate  

  • You’re wearing too many hats, and you’re strapped for time or resources to even think about fundraising

  • You’re confident in your mission and your impact, but fundraising doesn’t come naturally to you

The most common fundraising roadblock

What we’ve seen in fundraising nearly $200M and partnering with hundreds of nonprofit leaders from organizations like Code.org, Khan Academy, to Beyond12 is this: 

Nonprofit leaders are selling linearly.

Which often looks like using the same fundraising strategy that worked in the earlier days, or worse–not having a strategy at all.   

But the strategy that works in the startup stage won’t work at the growth stage. 

As you hit different impact milestones, your strategy for successful fundraising changes. 

The story you tell to donors evolves. Your mindset elevates. The community who supports you deepens.

Nonprofit leaders who want to
fast-track your fundraising success:

Fundraising doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle, even in today’s economic climate.

If you’re ready to:

  • Gain confidence in your fundraising strategy and execution, even in today’s uncertainty

  • Get fundraising clarity with actionable steps and a solid plan

  • Feel supported by a community of leaders going through similar challenges

  • Get guidance from fundraising experts who’ve been in your shoes

Let us show you how to make it happen.

Introducing the 4-week virtual masterclass: 

Fundraising Growth Sprint

Live coaching and practical trainings from nonprofit fundraising experts.
Level up alongside community. Less overwhelm, more ease in your fundraising.

Why join?

Get advanced fundraising strategies that have been tested and proven in real-world nonprofits. 

Whether you’re looking to master the art of storytelling, engage donors more effectively, or build a resilient fundraising plan, this masterclass has you covered!

What you’ll learn:

✔ Articulate your unique value proposition that resonates your core audience segments

✔ Craft an authentic narrative that effectively engages stakeholders

✔ Identify new strategies to strengthen your fundraising plan

✔ Learn key principles for building and sustaining strategic relationships

✔ Receive live coaching from fundraising experts and engage in peer learning

Meet the Fundraising Experts

Learn from seasoned fundraising experts with a proven track record in the nonprofit sector. Additional speakers will be announced shortly, stay tuned!

Ryan Nece

MANAGING PARTNER, NEXT LEGACY PARTNERS

Ryan Nece founded the Ryan Nece Foundation to be a beacon to teens by empowering them to impact giving in their communities. The foundation’s vision is to create opportunities for teens to embrace the Power of Giving through service projects, inspirational programs, and volunteerism. Following his career in the NFL, Nece started several new career ventures to channel his focus and energy toward areas off the playing field. As a community leader, Nece sits on the Board of Directors of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, WEDU, and Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo.

FOUNDER & CEO, RAISE FOR GOOD

Maria is passionate about uniting technology, philanthropy and social good to solve critical issues. As a second generation Korean-American, Maria’s life work has been centered on developing education and economic opportunities for women and communities of color to thrive in a global economy. Maria is a strategist, fundraiser, and marketer who has raised nearly $200M through corporations, high net worth individuals, and institutional funders such as Gates Foundation, Google, and Reid Hoffman. Maria also helped build global award winning campaigns like the UNICEF Tap Project and Code.org's Hour of Code.

Maria Choi (Instructor & Coach)

Funding Expert Speakers:

PARTNER, CRAFT FUTURES

Carina spent 15 years in philanthropy and another two decades in the public sector. Previously, Carina served as a Deputy Director at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation where she developed investment strategies and led multiple teams in two offices over 14 years. She has advised national education and state workforce development leaders and launched a variety of local change efforts in schools. As a current Partner at Craft Futures, she’s curious about how to reinvent the role philanthropy plays in civil society and find better ways to support women of color in leadership positions.

Carina Wong

GIVING LEAD, GOOGLE.ORG

Roxana is a leader in designing and implementing innovative social impact strategies that push on the status quo. Currently she is a Giving Lead at Google.org, moving over $20M to advance youth mental health and AI skilling. Roxana also serves as an adviser on a $200M fund while supporting the strategy refresh of a major retail brand foundation. As the first Head of Social Impact at Zoom she built the company’s framework for driving global progress and mobilized more than $60M of funding, product, employee time, and advocacy towards justice.

Roxana Shirkhoda

Program Schedule

  • Week 1: Live Kickoff & Self-Paced Module

    Session 1: The Fundraising Mindset (Live), September 25th, 10:00am PT

    We will kick off the cohort by establishing the fundraising mindset, discuss fundraising trends, program expectations, and a live Q&A.

    Session 2: Align Fundraising With Your Vision (Self-Paced)

    This learning module focuses on aligning fundraising efforts with your organization’s vision. Leaders will learn the significance of effective storytelling to communicate impact, assess current fundraising plans, and optimize resources to achieve goals.

  • Week 2: Optimize Your Fundraising Strategy (Live)

    Session 3: October 2nd, 10:00am PT

    Leaders will identify opportunities to maximize resources and understand the importance of sustaining authentic relationships with donors and partners. The focus will be on optimizing strategies to meet fundraising goals.

  • Week 3: Activate Your Plan (Self-Paced)

    Session 4: Week of October 7th

    This learning module equips leaders with pragmatic frameworks and tools to turn optimized fundraising plans into actionable strategies. It underscores the importance of integrating team members in the planning process to ensure cohesive execution.

  • Week 4: The Journey Forward (Live)

    Session 5: October 16th, 10:00am PT

    We will recap key takeaways, host an expert panel of three guest speakers with a live "Ask Me Anything" (AMA), and focus on immediate next steps to put your updated plan into action.

Program Details

Dates & Duration

The program will span four weeks starting September 25 to October 16, 2024.

Note: All live sessions will be conducted in English and scheduled at 10AM Pacific Time.

Time Commitment

Estimate is a total of about 8-10 hours over 5 weeks, depending on your learning pace.

Pricing

One-time payment of $2,495 for up to two people per organization and 12 months access to the platform.

Live AMAs with Experts

Valuable insights from industry leaders on fundraising best practices.

Flexible Learning Format

Benefit from a combination of live interactive sessions and self-paced modules that you can complete at your convenience.

Practical Tools & Resources

Worksheets, toolkits, and supplementary materials will be provided to create actionable strategies post-program.

Community Platform

Connect with other nonprofit leaders through our dedicated community platform that fosters collaboration and shared learning.

Certificate of Completion

Receive a Certificate of Program Completion after the program, with the option to add it to your LinkedIn Profile.

Testimonials from Our Capacity Strengthening Partners

“The Raise for Good Bootcamp was exactly what our development team needed to take our fundraising work to the next level. Each session was filled with knowledgeable experts, great ideas, and helpful tools. We left with powerful takeaways and a new network of passionate nonprofit leaders willing to provide help beyond the time we spent together.”

E Griffin-Ortiz, Director of Growth, Strategy, and Resources, Digital Nest

“The workshops allowed me to really look deeply into the work that [our organization] does and how better to communicate it. Even though I see and do the work everyday, I don't often get to just step back and think about our work and how to better communicate it.”

Ben Mok, Community Youth Center

“Being the Executive Director of a small nonprofit, as well as one that works virtually, this work can be isolating at times. I really value the opportunity to connect with other leaders to share our unique challenges and learnings, which can not only help us grow and improve, but also be a form of solidarity.”

Jessie Roth, Institute for the Development of Human Arts

Gain confidence. Optimize your strategy.
Accelerate your fundraising now.

✔ Feel more empowered and confident when fundraising 

✔ Stand out from the noise and be remembered by your audience

✔ Optimize your fundraising strategy for your organization for maximized impact 

✔ No one fundraises alone–get access to coaches who’ve worked with nonprofits like yours and a group of peers going through similar challenges.

“My experience with Raise for Good has transformed my thinking of what Bridgebuilder Cinematic Arts is, was, and will be. The team has been an excellent source of not only inspiration, but of knowledge and understanding of how to scale organizations.”

HOLLIS MEMINGER, FOUNDER & CEO, BRIDGEBUILDER CINEMATIC ARTS

 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

See a more detailed FAQ here

  • This course is designed for growth-stage nonprofit founders and leaders looking to enhance their fundraising skills and strategies to meet critical fundraising needs. Your organization has early proof of impact and is ready to expand and scale. We're here to help if you:

    • You seek to develop a sustainable revenue strategy, including steady and recurring revenue streams

    • You aim to establish a solid foundation and desire support and coaching for revenue generation challenges

    • You aspire to become an expert storyteller, leveraging strategic partnerships to build a team of advocates for your mission

    Note: Your organization must be affiliated with a 501(c)(3) organization or equivalent

  • You will have access to the platform for up to 12 months, which will include access to all recordings, self-paced modules, worksheets, resources, and the community of nonprofit leaders in your cohort.

  • To participate in our sessions and access course-related content, you'll need two main tools: Zoom and Disco. Live sessions will be hosted on Zoom, and Disco is the platform that will house all course-related content and events. Disco is compatible with both desktop and mobile devices. No payment is needed for Disco; once you register, you will automatically be added as a member of our Disco Community.

    To learn more about how to access these two tools, please visit the Zoom Get Started guide or learn more about Disco.

  • Yes! We plan to launch more programming next year, stay tuned for future announcements by signing up for our email newsletter.

  • Please reach out to courses@raiseforgood.com with any questions.