Resource Development Academy
Designed for executive directors, fundraising professionals, board members, and staff with fundraising responsibilities, the Academy combines expert instruction with peer learning in a supportive cohort of just 20 participants. Throughout the program, participants will develop a customized resource development plan tailored to their own organization, ensuring they leave with practical strategies, valuable connections, and the confidence to increase philanthropic support and create lasting impact in their communities.
Our Approach to Fundraising and Resource Development
The Resource Development Academy is a comprehensive, cohort-based professional development program designed to help non-profit organizations strengthen their fundraising and resource development capacity. Through twelve interactive monthly sessions, participants will gain practical knowledge, proven strategies, and hands-on tools to build sustainable fundraising programs. Led by experienced practitioners and guest experts, the Academy explores key topics including fundraising planning, donor engagement, communications and storytelling, grant seeking, stewardship, governance, annual giving, emerging trends, and measuring success.
In-Person Training
- Build stronger networks through face-to-face connections and peer learning.
- Increase engagement with interactive discussions and hands-on activities.
- Gain practical insights through collaboration, feedback, and shared experiences.
Cohort-Based Learning
- Learn together through shared experiences and collaborative discussions.
- Build lasting relationships with peers facing similar challenges.
- Stay motivated and accountable through ongoing support and encouragement.
Maximum 20 Participants
- Limited to 20 participants to ensure a personalized learning experience.
- Small cohort encourages meaningful discussion, collaboration, and peer learning.
- Build lasting connections with a supportive network of nonprofit professionals.
Third Sector Enhancement's Resource Development Academy
The Resource Development Academy is a cohort-based professional development program that helps non-profit organizations strengthen their resource development capacity. Through 12 interactive monthly sessions, participants gain practical strategies, proven tools, and hands-on experience in fundraising planning, donor engagement, communications, grant seeking, stewardship, governance, annual giving, emerging trends, and measuring success.