IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Pilot Program Application
Fundraising Development for Organizations Serving Women and Girls
Program Description
IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, Fundraising Development for Organizations Serving Women and Girls pilot program cohort participants will earn a Certificate in Fundraising Management through the customized fundraising certificate credentialing program. This accelerated pace is tailored to fit into the demanding schedule of working adults leading grassroots nonprofit organizations, with curriculum customized to address the unique challenges faced by women-led nonprofit organizations serving women and girls. Each cohort is presented as a condensed, targeted version of the full CFRM course work, and includes a five-part series with one full-day and four half-day in-person classroom sessions, spanning a 4-month period of time. Participants are able to earn Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credit. Following each of the half-day sessions, The Fundraising School faculty will host virtual office hours, during which they will lead a facilitated discussion and answer participant questions.
The series will cover the foundations of fundraising, raising funds from foundations, women as donors, and crafting powerful stories that resonate with donors. The Fund Raising School would work in collaboration with Women’s Fund of Central Indiana to ensure course content is tailored to the participants’ needs. The program will incorporate discussion and interactive activities to encourage co-learning, as well as foster collaboration and networking for the goal of creating community connections that continue to grow well beyond the experience of the pilot program. A digital graphic for LinkedIn and paper certificate of completion for the pilot program will be provided to strengthen visibility and build credibility.
Partnerships and/or collaborations
- Women’s Fund of Central Indiana
- The Fund Raising School
- IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Student Services team
Funding is provided by Women’s Fund of Central Indiana as well as Indiana University Foundation’s Black Philanthropy Circle and an anonymous angel donor from the Indiana University Foundation’s Women’s Philanthropy Council.
Questions?
Contact Channie Jones, Senior Community Leadership Officer, at channiej@womensfund.org if you have questions or concerns.