Transform your thinking about nonprofit revenue and culture with this free course

Ready to expand your understanding of culture, risk, and money in a nonprofit? Get started right now with our free course on revenue diversification.

  • Embrace a Whole New Mindset: Understand how entrepreneurial thinking and doing can unlock new possibilities for your nonprofit.

  • Learn from Nonprofit Experts: Engage with expert-led video lessons and understand best practices

  • Engage With Interactive Content: Benefit from exercises that prompt you to reflect on your current revenue strategy and explore new possibilities.

  • Complete the Course in Just One Hour: Ideal for busy nonprofit leaders, this course provides essential strategies and insights you can start applying today

Success stories: What people are saying about the program

Thriving Non-Profits has empowered hundreds of organizations to transform their funding strategies. Explore real-world stories to see how this program can benefit your nonprofit.

Magnificent program!

“I wish every nonprofit in the country had access to this magnificent program! We have completely changed our thinking about how to approach revenue generation.”

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Christine Hennebury, Board President

Storytellers of Canada

Thriving Non-Profits is a MUST DO

"This really should be a foundational program for every nonprofit, particularly as the sector faces increased challenges with respect to funding and sustainability. It's a game-changer."

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Alec Wheeler, Development Manager

Alberta Farm Animal Care

Best use of your time and money

"Thriving Non-Profits is one of the best ways that an organization that is looking to invest in their long term sustainability can take measured steps now to learn and build cohesion in their team.""

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Kim Cummins, Director of Operations

Shelbourne Community Kitchen

Game-changing program

"This program is a game changer for nonprofit organizations. I cannot recommend it highly enough.”

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Julie Lawlor, Executive Director

WestShore Chamber of Commerce

Every nonprofit should try this

"We started with an annual revenue of $150,000 and, using the revenue diversification action plan from Thriving Non-Profits, increased this to $500,000 within just six months."

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Kyle Empringham, Co-Founder

The Starfish Canada

Best investment we've made

"Thriving Non-Profits was the best investment we have made. It helped us to see clearly where we were at. We feel much stronger and better equipped because of this training."

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Delanie Dyck, Executive Director

Yoga Outreach

Learnings were incredible

I would highly recommend the Thriving Non-Profits program. The education and learnings have been incredible, building on our foundations to date, and giving us the tools to move ahead, diversify and build stronger for the future.

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Jamie McCulloch, Executive Director

Rocky Mountain Adaptive

Engaging and inspiring

“Thriving Non-Profits was an excellent program. It was engaging and inspiring. I'd highly recommend Thriving Non-Profits to other organizations.”

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Alison Colwell, Executive Director

Galiano Club

Transformative experience

"My experience was transformative. I recommend it for any nonprofit organization. A privilege to complete with an outstanding cohort of community leaders!"

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Essie Mehina, Board Member

BCALM

Discover what's possible

“Thriving Non-profits helps you to discover the resourcefulness within yourself that you do not realize you have.”

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Cathy Brown, President

Texada IslaSeniors Housing Society

Helped us think differently

Thriving Non-Profits really helped us think differently about how we should be funding our programs in order to make the biggest impact possible for our community.

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Curtis Slater, Executive Director

The PREP Society

Exceptional program

"This program is exceptional! If you are ready to deepen your understanding of how your nonprofit can leverage a variety of revenue streams, this is for you."

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Tegan Moss, Executive Director

Peterborough Green-Up

Eye-opening experience

"The Thriving Non-Profits Program has been a game-changer for us, opening our eyes to the many options available on the road to success."

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Ken Donnelly, Board Member

Canadian Council on Invasive Species

Amazing program

"An amazing program that moves the mind toward the recognition of new opportunities within your organization."

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Denise Metcalfe, Executive Director

Comox Valley Lifeline Society

New ways to think

"The program was a great way to get exposure and validation on new ways of thinking and running our charity that push more impact and keep financial sustainability top of mind."

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Carla Pellegrini, Executive Director

Food Stash Foundation

Clarified our path forward

“This program helped our team clarify our path forward and we are excited about our future pathway to sustainability as a nonprofit organization”.

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Donna Desmet, Executive Director

North Island Employment Foundations

Still guides us today

We still use the Thriving Non-Profits revenue diversification action plan to guide our organization's strategy today

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Jun Naravel, Director, Program and Public Policy

ActionDignity

What's included in the course?

This self-paced course offers flexible, comprehensive learning through 8 online modules, including video lessons and interactive exercises. You’ll also get access to the Thriving Non-Profits Community, where you can connect with peers and get expert advice.

  1. Introduction to the Course

  2. The Power of the Nonprofit Sector

  3. Financing Change: A Shifting Landscape

  4. Revenue Diversification: What's Possible for Non-Profits and Charities

  5. Your Organization's Culture of Money

  6. Cultivating An Entrepreneurial Mindset

About this course

  • Free
  • 42 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content
  • Access to the Thriving Non-Profits Community
JOIN THE MOVEMENT

Join hundreds of nonprofit leaders making the shift from scarcity to abundance

The Thriving Non-Profits program has already empowered hundreds of nonprofit leaders to diversify their revenue streams successfully. Learn these proven strategies and start your journey toward financial resilience today.

ENROLL NOW FOR FREE

Empower yourself for success

The Thriving Non-Profits self-paced program gives you the tools, knowledge, and resources to create an effective Revenue Diversification action plan. Here's what's included:

  • Fast and efficient learning

    Designed for busy leaders, this course equips you with essential new strategies in just one hour

  • Actionable insights

    Gain concrete steps you can start applying immediately to diversify your nonprofit's revenue

  • Foundation for learning

    An introduction to deeper exploration of other Thriving Non-Profits programs and courses

  • Certificate of completion

    Learners who finish the course receive an official certificate of completion

  • Thriving Community

    1-month FREE access to the Thriving Non-Profits Community

GOT QUESTIONS?

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about this course? Our FAQ section addresses a few of the key things you might need to know.

Revenue diversification involves creating multiple income streams to reduce financial risk and ensure sustainability. It is crucial for nonprofits because it reduces dependency on a single funding source and mitigates the risks associated with fluctuations in donor support, grants, or economic downturns. Revenue diversification allows organizations to maintain consistent operations, invest in new programs, and adapt to changing circumstances, ultimately ensuring long-term sustainability and a greater capacity to fulfill their mission and serve their communities effectively.

This course is perfect for nonprofit leaders, executive directors, managers, and board members looking to understand the basics of revenue diversification and explore new funding opportunities to support their mission.

You will learn a variety of strategies to diversify your nonprofit's revenue, including earned income opportunities, forming strategic partnerships, maximizing assets, and adopting an entrepreneurial mindset to identify new funding streams.

No prior experience is required. The course is designed to introduce the key concepts and practical strategies of revenue diversification to anyone in the nonprofit sector, regardless of their background.

The course is designed to be completed in just one hour, making it ideal for busy nonprofit leaders who want to quickly learn actionable strategies to enhance their organization's financial health.

You'll have a wealth of resources and assistance at your fingertips to help you succeed:

In-lesson discussions: Ask questions and get answers from our team of experts about individual lesson topics. See what others have asked and shared previously.

Thriving Non-Profits Community: Get 1-month of FREE access to the Thriving Non-Profits Community, a place to ask questions and get support from peers, alumni, program coaches, and nonprofit experts.

Send us an email: Our team is always available. Contact us at [email protected] with any questions and we'll aim to respond within 24 hours.

Yes, upon completing the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. This can be used to demonstrate your commitment to professional development in nonprofit leadership.


Course content is currently available in a mixture of English and French. Text lessons, worksheets, and case studies are currently offered in English. English captions and French subtitles are offered for all video content.

This free course on revenue diversification for nonprofits is developed by
 Scale Collaborative with support from Vancity Credit Union.

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We respectfully acknowledge that the offices of Scale Collaborative are located on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən-speaking peoples, and the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations who have historical relationships with the land that continue to this day.