For Nonprofits:
Philanthropy in Action!
Philanthropy In Action! Details
Because culture doesn’t change through training alone — it changes through practice.
Many organizations invest in fundraising education: board trainings, staff workshops, and Culture of Philanthropy sessions designed to inspire confidence and shared responsibility. And yet, months later, the same challenges remain — fundraising still feels intimidating, siloed, or “someone else’s job.”
Philanthropy In Action bridges that gap.
This service is designed for organizations that are ready to move from learning to doing — transforming fundraising theory into real-world action that builds confidence, clarity, and momentum across board and staff.
What Is Philanthropy In Action?
Philanthropy In Action is a facilitated, hands-on engagement that pairs Culture of Philanthropy education with guided fundraising activation.
Rather than stopping at training, we work alongside your team to:
Apply what they’ve learned
Practice fundraising together in real time
Experience what authentic, relational fundraising actually looks like
This is not a one-off workshop. It’s an intentional process that helps organizations operationalize a Culture of Philanthropy so fundraising becomes shared, supported, and sustainable.
What This Looks Like in Practice
Depending on your organization’s needs, Philanthropy In Action may include:
Culture of Philanthropy Trainings
Grounding board and staff in shared language, values, and expectations around fundraising.Live Fundraising Practice
Guided donor outreach, thank-you calls, cultivation conversations, or peer-to-peer activation — done together, with coaching and support.Role Clarification & Confidence Building
Helping board and staff understand their specific role in fundraising — and practice it in ways that feel aligned and authentic.Real-Time Coaching & Debriefing
Reflection and feedback after action so teams can build skills, not just check boxes.Tools & Templates for Ongoing Use
Practical resources your organization can continue using long after the engagement ends.
Why This Works
Fundraising confidence doesn’t come from knowing what to do — it comes from doing it, safely and supported.
Philanthropy In Action:
Reduces fear and avoidance around fundraising
Breaks down silos between development, board, and program staff
Normalizes relationship-based fundraising across the organization
Builds muscle memory, not just understanding
Turns intention into measurable progress
When people experience success together, fundraising stops feeling abstract — and starts feeling possible.
Who This Is For
Philanthropy In Action is ideal for organizations that:
Have invested in fundraising education but struggle with follow-through
Want board and staff to share ownership of fundraising
Are navigating growth, transition, or cultural shifts
Need fundraising to feel aligned with their values, not forced
Are ready to move beyond theory into action
This service is especially impactful for Queer nonprofits, LGBTQIA+ organizations, and values-driven institutions seeking fundraising practices rooted in authenticity, care, and community.
The Outcome
By the end of a Philanthropy In Action engagement, your organization will have:
A clearer, shared understanding of fundraising roles
Increased confidence among board and staff
Real fundraising actions completed — not just planned
A stronger Culture of Philanthropy in practice, not just on paper
Momentum you can sustain beyond the engagement
Let’s Put Philanthropy Into Action
Fundraising doesn’t change when people know better.
It changes when people do better — together.
If your organization is ready to move from training to transformation, Philanthropy In Action is designed to help you get there.