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Traditional grants are no longer enough to fuel sustainable growth. Nonprofits are under pressure to diversify revenue, attract new forms of capital, and align funding strategies with their mission.
This four-part series equips nonprofit leaders with the tools, strategies, and frameworks to navigate the evolving financing landscape. From donor-advised funds to impact investing, earned income, and cross-sector collaboration, participants will learn how to position their organizations for long-term financial resilience and mission-driven impact.
Donor-advised funds (DAFs), impact investing, and blended finance are reshaping how capital flows to nonprofits. This session introduces these innovative funding vehicles and shows you how to prepare your organization to access them. Learn more.
May 12, 2026
Nonprofits are increasingly turning to entrepreneurial approaches to generate unrestricted revenue. This session explores earned income models and social enterprise strategies that align with your mission while reducing dependence on traditional grants. Learn more.
May 19, 2026
Program-related investments (PRIs) and other impact-focused capital models offer nonprofits access to flexible funding that advances both mission and sustainability. This session unpacks these tools, covering how they work, how to engage with philanthropic and private investors, and how to align opportunities with organizational goals. Learn more.
May 26, 2026
Many of the most successful funding strategies come from collaborations across sectors – philanthropy, government, and business. This session explores innovative case studies and equips you to identify partnerships that unlock new financing opportunities. Learn more.
June 2, 2026
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