Fundraising

As a nonprofit, you need a steady stream of reliable contributed and earned income to keep your doors open and achieve your mission. We can teach you tested principles and techniques to help you inspire donations.

Fundraising

Finetuning your fundraising skills

moves your organization forward

CNPE's School for Fundraising & Engagement is invaluable in helping nonprofits become more financially stable. Learn more about each of our upcoming classes at the link for each class.

Strive to Thrive: A Two-Day Certificate Course in Fundraising: Feb. 22-23. (In-person) Learn more and register here. (Sold out)

Fundraising for Equity Without Stigmatizing Impacted People and Communities: April 17 (Online) Learn more and register here.

Building Partnerships with Foundations: Two dates: March 5 (sold out) or March 12. Learn more and register by clicking on your preferred date.

Capital Campaigns from Start to Finish: March 22 (online) Learn more and register here.

Grant Writing Essentials: April 10-11 (In-person) Learn more and register here.

Storytelling: The Passion that Fuels Your Nonprofit: April 25 (In-person) Learn more and register here.

Small Shop Fundraising: June 7 (online) Learn more and register here.

Why a Fundraising school?

CNPE started the school in March 2021 in collaboration with nonprofit consulting firm Ashley|Rountree and Associates to fill a gap in the training for nonprofit fundraising professionals in Greater Louisville and Southern Indiana. The James Graham Brown Foundation provided seed funding to launch the school.

The school, operating through an equity lens, aims to significantly improve the ability of our community’s nonprofit sector (staff, board members, and volunteers) to access needed funding through a full range of methods and skills.

Certification: The School for Fundraising and Engagement has always offered a certification program. The details of this program are currently being revised and will be announced soon.

About the School for Fundraising Excellence: Most classes are virtual and cost $75 for CNPE members and $150 for nonmembers. Scholarships are available to members.

CFRE Credits: All these courses qualify for CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) credits with CFRE International. You can even download this handy form to track your continuing education hours for CFRE certification or re-certification.

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Fundraising FAQs

Got a question? We’re here to help.

What other local sources on fundraising should I look at?

CNPE is a member of – and endorses – the Greater Louisville Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The AFP works to advance philanthropy through education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing, and advocacy. They foster fundraising professionals’ development and growth and promote high ethical standards in the fundraising profession.
How can I stay current with CNPE’s offerings in Fundraising?

In addition to this website, our weekly eNews (with occasional bulletins) is the main way we communicate with the local nonprofit sector. You can subscribe to our eNews here.
Who can answer my questions about Fundraising?

For help with consulting or board governance, contact Ed Cortas, Director of Consulting Services, at mantonio@cnpe.org or 502-618-5329.
Does CNPE offer in-person professional development?

Before COVID, almost all of our training events were in person. Since March 2020, all of our training events have been virtual, using Zoom. Recently we have done some consulting in person, observing COVID safety guidelines. We will resume some in-person training once it is safer.
How can I get more help?

Fill out the contact form for more help.

Fundraising FAQs

Got a question? We’re here to help.

What other local sources on fundraising should I look at?

CNPE is a member of – and endorses – the Greater Louisville Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. The AFP works to advance philanthropy through education, training, mentoring, research, credentialing, and advocacy. They foster fundraising professionals’ development and growth and promote high ethical standards in the fundraising profession.
How can I stay current with CNPE’s offerings in Fundraising?

In addition to this website, our weekly eNews (with occasional bulletins) is the main way we communicate with the local nonprofit sector. You can subscribe to our eNews here.
Who can answer my questions about Fundraising?

For help with consulting or board governance, contact Ed Cortas, Director of Consulting Services, at ecortas@cnpe.org or 502-618-5329.
Does CNPE offer in-person professional development?

Before COVID, almost all of our training events were in person. Starting in March 2020, we moved all of our training events to Zoom. Currently, we offer a mix of virtual and in-person training. See course descriptions for details.
How can I get more help?

Submit our contact form for more help.