School for Fundraising and Engagement

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.

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.

Details: Most classes are virtual and cost $75 for CNPE members and $150 for nonmembers. Scholarships are available to members.

Certification: The School for Fundraising and Engagement has always had a certification program. The specifics of that program are currently being revised and will be announced soon.

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.