Our Fundraising Capacity Accelerator Program supports small non-profits who have limited fundraising resources and knowledge. These organizations require more in-depth and sustained support to build capacity in this area.

We work with small groups to build foundational knowledge as well as community, allowing time for participants to get to know each other and work through various funding scenarios together.

The program is funded by our partners, First West Foundation and Teck, further removing barriers and building capacity through our sector.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Session #1 (9:30am – 12:30pm PST)
This introduction session will provide attendees a chance to get to know each other and then explore basic fundraising concepts and theory. We will also discuss how to get your board engaged in the process of raising money.

Session #2 (9:30am – 12:30pm PST)
During this session we will discuss the strategy behind diversifying revenue. Participants will spend some time looking at their current revenue mix and come away with next steps on how to introduce new revenue streams and also strengthen current streams.

Session #3 (10:00am – 12:00pm PST)
Participants will hear from industry experts on a variety of topics that will compliment their other sessions.

Session #4 (9:30am – 12:30pm PST)
The last session of the program will focus on the other less thought about topics that affect our ability to raise money from story telling to social media.

Each program applicant will also receive:

– One registration for a board member to attend our Fundraising for Board Members workshop (dates TBD)

– 2 hours of private consultation/training following the program

ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION PROCESS

We will run four Fundraising Capacity Accelerator Programs in 2023. If you meet the eligibility requirements set out for that cohort you can submit an online application. Twelve program participants will be randomly selected from all eligible applicants. If you were not successful in one application cycle you are welcome to apply when another one opens.

There is a $50 registration fee for those invited into the program. We will provide an opportunity to let us know if that fee is a barrier to participation. Each of the four cohorts may have different eligibility requirements so please read carefully. There are no other fees for the program as those are covered by our partners.

If you have any questions at all please do not hesitate to reach out to Rowena Veylan at rowena@nsof.ca.