Funding the future schedule 2026
Grow With Clarity. Fund With Confidence.
A FREE 4-Day Online Intensive for Nonprofits & Ministries
Funding the Future Survey-Follow Up
THE AGENDA
TUESDAY–FRIDAY, JANUARY 13–16 | 1:00–2:00 PM
- Live on Zoom
- Free to Attend | Registration Required
Tuesday, January 13
Funding the Mission: Fundraising Strategy That Works
Why This Comes First
Most nonprofits struggle financially not because their mission lacks value, but because their fundraising approach lacks structure and clarity.
Teaching Focus
- Why fundraising feels exhausting and inconsistent
- Reactive fundraising vs. strategic fundraising
- Building a simple, realistic annual fundraising plan
- Donor relationships vs. one-time gifts
Actionable Takeaways
- Identify your strongest fundraising lanes
- Clarify short-term vs. long-term revenue streams
- Outline a simple annual fundraising framework
- Spot the gaps limiting donor growth
Live Exercise
Fundraising Reality Check: What’s actually working right now?
TOM NOLAN
President, Growth Mission
Wednesday, January 14
Grant Funding: Readiness, Strategy & Alignment
Why This Comes Second
Grants can be powerful — but only when organizations are truly ready to pursue them strategically.
Teaching Focus
- Grant myths that waste time and energy
- What funders actually look for
- Grant chasing vs. grant strategy
- How grants fit into a diversified funding model
Actionable Takeaways
- Grant readiness checklist
- Identify funders aligned with your mission
- Clarify the systems and data funders expect
- Decide if grants should be a priority right now
Live Exercise
Is Your Organization Grant-Ready? Rapid Assessment
EMILY REED
Founder, Flagship Equip Consulting
Thursday, January 15
Communications & Marketing That Drive Support
Why This Comes Here
Funding follows clarity — and clarity requires strong, consistent communication.
Teaching Focus
- Why strong missions still struggle to be heard
- Messaging vs. marketing vs. storytelling
- Aligning brand, content, and calls to action
- Simplifying marketing without losing impact
Actionable Takeaways
- Define your core message
- Clarify your primary audience
- Map one high-impact communication asset
- Create a simple content and campaign rhythm
Live Exercise
Message-to-Momentum Framework Walkthrough
CALLIE HIMSL
Founder, Hark Creative Council
Friday, January 16
Leadership, Identity & Long-Term Impact
Why This Closes the Series
The goal isn’t just funding — it’s building organizations that endure beyond any one leader or season.
Teaching Focus
- Identity-driven leadership
- Aligning values, vision, and execution
- Avoiding mission drift as organizations grow
- Building teams and systems that scale
Actionable Takeaways
- Legacy lens exercise
- Define three strategic priorities for the year ahead
- Create a 90-day action plan
- Identify where partnership and support are needed
Joe Pellegrino
President, legacy minded ministries
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