Cohort Learning Programs

Advance your skills and the capacity of your development team by participating in intensive, cohort-based programs. Members receive discounted rates and advance notice of these popular offerings.

Fundraising Certificate

Our six‑month online training and coaching program is now underway, with participants actively developing their strategic development plans and earning 19 CFRE credits. Through online training, peer working sessions, and individualized coaching with instructor Jenn Hayslett, each participant will craft a comprehensive strategic fundraising plan and present it to their learning group in June. Graduates receive 19 CFRE credits.

Check back soon for details on our 2027 cohort.
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"Before this course, I had no idea how to start a development plan or what to focus on in fundraising. Now I understand the process of creating a plan, I am more comfortable with fundraising and I have a written document to guide our efforts."

Fundraising Essentials for Executive Directors

A three-month online training to help nonprofit executives triage their time resourcing the work of their organizations.

Join Us in Fall 2026 to Demystify the Funding Landscape, Focus Your Efforts, and Build a Supportive Network

A nonprofit's Executive Director plays a critical role in raising funds to advance the mission of the organization. But many EDs come to the job with little or no fundraising experience.

If you could use an introduction or refresher on the basics of fundraising, join a cohort of peers who -- whether working on their own or supervising development staff -- face the daily and daunting task of ensuring the financial viability of their organizations.

You will leave this highly interactive course with a framework for the world of nonprofit fundraising, practical skills and guides, and a network to support you as you attract increased funding to your organization.

Learn more about the program here. 

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“THANK YOU! I'm really grateful to have participated and received financial support especially at this early stage. I'm leaving with lots to think about and a much more comprehensive understanding of how I can set a development person up for success (and help them succeed) once I have the resources to hire one AND a much better idea of how to plan for, contract with, and manage my board around development rather than just governance.”
To learn more about which cohort program is right for you, please contact Nonprofit Programs Manager Phyllis Corkum
617.426.2606 x139
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