Fundraising School
Fundraising School supports Midlands nonprofit leaders with virtual training to strengthen fundraising strategies, donor communications, and board engagement for more reliable support of their missions.
Funder: Central Carolina Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 29, 2026 (Required information session) | November 1, 2026 (Applications open) | November 30, 2026 (Applications close) | January 2027 (Status notification) | Mid-February 2027 (Award notification) | February 28, 2027 (Midlands Gives registration) | March 2–May 18, 2027 (Program sessions)
Funding Amounts: $3,500 per organization, covering full tuition for two participants
Summary: Funded virtual training helps established Midlands nonprofits strengthen fundraising strategies, systems, and board engagement.
Key Information: Two people from each organization must attend every session and complete program assignments.
Description
Fundraising School is an immersive, virtual capacity-building program supported by Central Carolina Community Foundation. It helps nonprofit leaders become more confident fundraisers, strengthen board engagement, and develop strategies and systems that generate more reliable support for their missions. Designed for established nonprofits of varying sizes, the program combines six interactive half-day sessions with assignments and a graduation session.
Participants develop practical tools to use within their organizations: a technology plan, case for support, communications plan, 12-month fundraising plan, plan to raise $10,000, and board engagement plan. Sessions focus on right-sized technology, inspiring people to give, earning predictable revenue, and involving boards in fundraising.
