The fundraising landscape is changing—and your strategy needs to evolve with it.
Our four-week virtual Fundraising Masterclass will equip you and your team with practical strategies and expert advice to navigate the ever-evolving funding landscape.
NEXT COHORT STARTS: APRIL 6, 2026
Register by March 27, 2026
OUR PROGRAMS HAVE ALUMNI FROM:
PROGRAM DETAILS
A quick overview to help you assess fit, time, and investment.
PROGRAM LENGTH:
4 weeks
DATES:
Spring Cohorts:
April 6–May 1, 2026
Register by March 27, 2026
Monday, April 6 | 12–1:30pmPT
Monday, April 13, 20, 27 | 12–1pmPT
Friday, April 10, 17, 24 + May 1 | 10–11am PT
June 1–June 25, 2026
Register by May 22, 2026
Monday, June 1 | 12–1:30pmPT
Monday, June 8, 15, 22 | 12–1pmPT
Friday, June 18, 25 | 10–11am PT
Fall 2026 Cohort Dates TBA (Sept–Nov)
TIME COMMITMENT:
2–3 hours per week
FORMAT:
Virtual Live Sessions, Community Coaching and Asynchronous Learning
DESIGNED FOR:
Nonprofit Leaders and Development Managers
PRICE:
$2,500 *Unless participating through a grant partnership. Contact us for more information.
CURRICULUM:
Understand your organization’s strengths and opportunities
Maximize your existing fundraising through donor cultivation
Diversify your revenue streams with a focus on growing a major gifts program
Hone your messaging to appeal to diverse donors
“The content and workbook provided in this masterclass were some of the most effective and valuable resources I've ever received from a fundraising course. Everything was really immediately actionable and implementable, which was so valuable!”
—ARIANA S., CEO + CO-FOUNDER, CODING IT FORWARD
SUPPORT FOR
TODAY’S FUNDRAISING LANDSCAPE
Fundraising today can feel isolating. Expectations are high, time is limited, and the path forward isn’t always clear.
This Fundraising Masterclass is designed to provide nonprofit leaders with practical guidance, experienced support, and a like-minded community. You’ll gain clarity, confidence, and actionable next steps to build a fundraising model that fuels your mission for the long haul.
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
By the end of the Masterclass, you’ll leave with:
FINANCIAL RESILIENCE TO UNLOCK MISSION IMPACT
Develop and implement proven revenue strategies in areas like major gifts to create a sustainable funding model.
STRENGTHENED COMMUNICATION
Craft evidence-based messaging that demonstrates value to various audiences, catalyzing new funding relationships.
CLARITY AND FOCUS
Cut through the noise with guided sessions and self-paced modules that help you develop a plan aligned to your goals, values, and capacity.
TANGIBLE PROGRESS
Leave with actionable next steps, renewed confidence in your abilities, and practical tools, frameworks, and strategy maps designed for immediate implementation.
EXPERT COACHING AND FUNDER INSIGHTS
Receive guidance from experienced fundraisers who have scaled organizations and hear directly from funders to unlock new relationships and opportunities.
FUNDER INSIGHTS
Connect directly from funders to better understand how to strengthen relationships and unlock new opportunities.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Participate in a cohort of peers who understand the challenges you’re navigating and are committed to learning and growing together.
PARTICIPANT OUTCOMES
OF PARTICIPANTS WERE SATISFIED WITH THEIR OVERALL EXPERIENCE
OF PARTICIPANTS WOULD RECOMMEND THE COURSE TO OTHER NONPROFIT LEADERS
OF PARTICIPANTS PLAN TO IMPLEMENT TOOLS OR FRAMEWORKS IMMEDIATELY OR WITHIN 3 MONTHS
WHAT PARTICIPANTS SAY ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE…
PARTICIPANT CONFIDENCE GROWTH IN FIVE CORE LEARNING AREAS ACROSS FUNDRAISING AND MESSAGING FROM COURSE START TO FINISH
“I've appreciated the opportunity to participate and build up my exposure and skills in fundraising given my non-traditional background. I have gained ideas and new insights to experiment with my team in the coming months to sustain existing relationships and unlock new ones.”
—DERICK L., CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER, MEDIC
COURSE SCHEDULE
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WEEK 1
ASSESS YOUR
CURRENT STATEKnow the difference between maximizing and diversifying revenue to sharpen your strategy and focus on top prospects.
Expert-Led Live Session
(90 min)Self-Paced Modules
(60 min)Live Community Coaching
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WEEK 2
MESSAGING TO MEET THE MOMENT
Learn to craft messaging that stays true to your mission—and works in today’s funding landscape.
Expert-Led Live Session
(60 min)Self-Paced Modules
(60 min)Live Community
Coaching
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WEEK 3
MAXIMIZE REVENUE: ELEVATE DONOR ENGAGEMENT + CULTIVATION
Get proven strategies to engage diverse funders and create a tailored donor plan that drives revenue growth today.
Live Industry Expert Fireside Chat
(60 min)Self-Paced Modules
(60 min)Live Community Coaching
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WEEK 4
DIVERSIFY REVENUE +
ACTIVATE YOUR PLANWalk away with a clear roadmap to diversify revenue—prioritized strategies and an updated 6-Month Plan to activate now and build for the future.
Expert-Led Live Session
(60 min)Self-Paced Modules
(60 min)Live Community Coaching
(60 min)
MEET THE COACHES + EXPERTS
COACHES
Coaches provide continuity and guidance throughout the Masterclass, breaking down barriers to success and helping you apply learning to your specific fundraising challenges.
Maria is a strategist, fundraiser, and marketer who has raised nearly $200M through corporations, high net worth individuals, and institutional funders such as the 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
EXPERTS
Experts bring focused, tactical insight through fireside chats and on-demand videos.
NONPROFIT FOUNDERS + LEADERS
MICHELLE
BROWN
Founder + CEO, CommonLit, Inc.
Founder + CEO
Raise for Good
Lauren is a strategic nonprofit leader who has specialized in fundraising, growth, and team leadership for over a decade, raising more than $75M for U.S. nonprofits like the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and March of Dimes. As the Growth Lead at Founder’s Pledge, she fostered impactful partnerships and expanded philanthropic engagement within the tech founder community.
LAUREN
GOURHAN
Fundraising Strategist
Raise for Good
Jocelyn brings 14 years of global experience supporting nonprofit storytelling, engagement, and strategy through her work with Teach for All, The Miami Foundation, and Carambola Consulting. While at Teach for All, she built and led the organization’s marketing and communications strategic support to 60+ independent global organizations.
JOCELYN NOYA QUINTANA
Brand + Communications Strategist
Raise for Good
Chun Yee has spent over 20 years leading social impact and responsibility strategies across the nonprofit, corporate, and public sectors, including directing a $250M social value initiative for Lendlease and in senior roles at UNICEF USA and Givenchy. Chun Yee serves as an adjunct professor at Columbia University, where she mentors the next generation of social impact leaders.
CHUN YEE
YIP
Chief Impact Officer
Raise for Good
JAIME-ALEXIS FOWLER
Founder + CEO, Empower Work
CHRISTINA LOUIE DYER
Executive Director, Checkr.org
ROXANA
SHIRKHODA
Executive Director, Private Family Foundation
ANNE
WINTROUB
Head of Social Impact,
lululemon
GEETIKA
AGRAWAL
Coach + Founder, League of DayDreamers
KAVELL
BROWN
Senior Manager, Social Impact Strategic Partnerships, LinkedIn
VICTOR
CORDON
Director of Social Impact, Okta
RYAN
NECE
Managing Partner, Next Legacy Partners
NISHA
KADABA
Former Director of Global Impact, PagerDuty
ALETHEA
HANNEMANN
Cofounder + CEO, Board.dev
DIANA MAO
KELLY
Cofounder & President, Nomi Network
SUSAN
MURRAY
Interim CEO,
Year Up United
XAIRA
FERRARA
Head of Development + Partnerships, Acumen
FUNDERS + SOCIAL IMPACT LEADERS
RAQUEL
MATA
Director of Philanthropy, Rare Beauty
WE’RE GRATEFUL TO OUR PARTNERS:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Contact us for more information.
Funders may offer scholarships for grantees to attend our program. We recommend reaching out to your funder to discuss potential sponsorship opportunities to support your participation.
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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.
Note: Your organization must be affiliated with a 501(c)(3) organization or equivalent
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You will have access to the platform for up to 6 months, which will include access to all recordings, self-paced modules, worksheets, resources, and the community of nonprofit leaders in your cohort.
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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.
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Please reach out to team@raiseforgood.com with any questions.