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Fundraising School is sponsored by Central Carolina Community Foundation. Builds nonprofit fundraising skills and strategies to strengthen long-term sustainability.
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Fundraising School - Central Carolina Community Foundation Grant Opportunities » Build the fundraising skills, strategies and systems your organization needs to generate more reliable support for your mission. Fundraising School is an immersive, virtual capacity-building program that helps nonprofit leaders become more confident fundraisers, strengthen board engagement and build a more strategic approach to fundraising.
Through six interactive half-day sessions and a graduation session, participants develop practical tools they can put to work in their organizations, including: 12-month fundraising plan Two people from each organization must participate in all sessions.
Participants may include: Development staff with responsibility for fundraising Staff with limited development experience and the potential to take on a greater fundraising role Organizations must be physically located in one of the Foundation’s 11-county Midlands service area: Calhoun, Clarendon, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lee, Lexington, Newberry, Orangeburg, Richland, Saluda or Sumter.
Fundraising School is designed for established nonprofits of varying sizes. The program is not recommended for organizations in their first one to three years of operation. Organizations located outside Richland County and organizations led by underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Fundraising School tuition is $3,500 per organization. Organizations accepted into the program receive a grant from Central Carolina Community Foundation that covers the full tuition cost for two participants. Organizations are responsible for the cost of any additional participants.
Accepted organizations must also purchase No More Duct Tape Fundraising , which is used as the program textbook. Grant Process Timeline & Key Dates October 29, 2026, 10–11 a. m.
— Fundraising School Information Session November 1, 2026 — Applications open November 30, 2026 — Applications close January 2027 — Applicants notified of their status Mid-February 2027 — Formal award notifications February 28, 2027 — Deadline for accepted organizations to register for Midlands Gives March 2, 2027 — Session 1: Get Right-Sized Tech March 9, 2027 — Session 2: Inspire People to Give March 16, 2027 — Session 3: Earn Predictable Money March 23, 2027 — Session 4: Raise $10,000 Now April 6, 2027 — Session 5: Get Your Board on Board April 13, 2027 — Session 6: Create a Fundraising Plan May 18, 2027 — Session 7: Graduation Sessions are generally held virtually on Tuesday mornings from 9 a.
m. to 1 p. m.
Participants are expected to attend all sessions and complete program assignments. Information Session Recording & Slides Watch the October 29, 2026, Fundraising School information session and review the presentation slides to learn about the program. Fundraising School Information Session Interested in strengthening your organization’s fundraising capacity?
Review our Before You Start page for grant requirements and application guidance to make sure Fundraising School is a good fit for your organization. Applicants must attend the October 29 Fundraising School Information Session and submit an application through the Foundation’s online grant portal by November 30.
Organizations selected for Fundraising School must register for Midlands Gives by February 28, 2027, before the program begins. Register for the Fundraising School Information Session If your organization is selected, two participants must commit to attending all Fundraising School sessions and completing the program assignments.
Founded in 1984, Central Carolina Community Foundation connects and mobilizes people and resources to strengthen our community. We partner with donors to support nonprofits, equip students, advance collaborative solutions, and inspire giving across the Midlands and beyond.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in the Midlands area of South Carolina. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $3,500 tuition per organization, covered by grant for two participants. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Fundraising School are due November 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Fundraising School is funded by Central Carolina Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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