Imagine making decisions based on your community’s needs, not your next grant deadline. This course gives you the clarity, tools, and confidence to design a sustainable financial future.
Discover 9 diverse revenue strategies that nonprofits can attract or develop.
Shift your culture of money from reactive to resilient. Empower your board and team to embrace new approaches.
Build a funding plan that supports both impact and operations. Fund growth and innovation without burning out your team.
Become more agile, responsive, and sustainable. Step confidently into long-term financial sustainability.
The self-paced program offers flexible learning through 8 online modules, including video lessons, interactive exercises, and downloadable resources. You’ll also receive a 15% discount on coaching services and 3 months of FREE access to the Thriving Non-Profits Community where you can connect with peers and get expert advice.
Gain instant access to clear, practical lesson content created by nonprofit leaders who understand your challenges. You’ll explore nine proven revenue strategies, reflect on your current funding model, and discover new approaches that align with your mission and values. Each module builds toward action, no fluff, just tools you can use right away.
This isn’t just theory, you’ll apply what you learn through guided worksheets and exercises that lead to a customized Revenue Diversification Action Plan. Whether you're improving your existing fundraising, exploring fee-for-service, social enterprise, or new partnerships, you'll walk away with a roadmap that’s realistic, mission-aligned, and ready to implement.
You won’t be alone. With 15% off optional coaching sessions, you'll get personalized guidance to help navigate barriers, test ideas, and adapt your plan as needed. Our coaches will help you move from inspiration to implementation with confidence, so you’re never stuck wondering what to do next.
Real change takes time. When you enroll in this course, you'll get 3-months free access to the Thriving Non-Profits Community, where you can connect with other nonprofit leaders, access curated resources, and join live events and discussions. Learn from others, share your wins, and stay motivated as you bring your revenue plan to life.
"Every nonprofit should try this. With the revenue diversification plan from Thriving Non-Profits, we tripled our revenue within just six months!"
Kyle Empringham
Executive Director
Rachelle Dallaire
Executive Director
Christine Hennebury
Board President
Alec Wheeler
Development Manager
Tegan Moss
Executive Director
Çağla Azizoğlu-Aslan
Development Coordinator
Delanie Dyck
Executive Director
Take the course individually or select one of our team packages to support your whole organization.
Full access to the program for one learner
Full access to the program for 5+ learners
Full access to the program for 10+ learners
GOT QUESTIONS?
Have questions about this course? Our FAQ section addresses a few of the key things you might need to know.
The self-paced program is an online version of our popular cohort program, designed to be accessible and flexible. It allows you to learn at your own pace while gaining the same valuable insights and strategies to diversify revenue, enhance organizational resilience, and achieve long-term sustainability.
The self-paced program offers the same learning content as the cohort model but in a more flexible format. Instead of live webinars, you’ll engage with video lessons, interactive worksheets, and case studies.
The peer-learning and coaching aspects are replaced by access to our online community, where you can connect with other learners, experienced coaches, and sector leaders.
The course is designed to be flexible and manageable for busy nonprofit leaders. With self-paced modules, you can learn at your own speed and fit the coursework around your existing commitments.
Most participants complete the course in about 12-14 hours.
You will have full access to the course content for 12 months from the date of enrollment, giving you ample time to complete the program at your own pace.
Access to the Thriving Non-Profits Community is also included with the purchase of this course.
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 Coaching: Our expert coaches are here to support your strategy and help with complex questions when you need it. Self-paced learners get 15% off coaching.
Thriving Non-Profits Community: Enrolling in the course grants you three months 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.
Self-paced learners, program alumni, and Community subscribers enjoy a 15% discount on Thriving Non-Profits coaching services. This is a valuable opportunity to receive personalized support in implementing the strategies covered in your Thriving Non-Profits program or Learning Lab course.
To apply your 15% discount, enter your discount code at checkout when booking a session on our Coaching page. Your discount code can be found in the Coaching section of the Community or within your course materials.
Yes! All learners who complete the course in full receive a numbered certificate of completion.
Completing the full self-paced program also earns you 12 continuing education points, which can be applied toward your CFRE International certification or recertification.
Program 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.
Absolutely! We offer special pricing for organizations looking to provide team access to the learning content. You can purchase packages of 5-10 seats for $399 CAD per learner, or packages for more than 10 seats at $299 CAD per learner.
For more information or to purchase a team package, please contact us at [email protected].
We are confident in the value this course provides, but if you are not satisfied, we offer a 7-day money-back guarantee.
Please refer to our refund policy within our Terms of Use for more details.
Earn points to support your CFRE certificationIt’s time to break the cycle. Learn proven strategies to generate sustainable revenue, fund your mission on your terms, and lead with confidence. Join the self-paced course and take control of your nonprofit’s future, starting today.
ENROLL NOWThis self-paced version of the Thriving Non-Profits program is developed by
Scale Collaborative with support from Vancity Credit Union.
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.
Explore your organization's relationship with money, examining key financial metrics and uncovering limiting beliefs that may hinder growth.
Through a series of exercises, you'll analyze your current revenue streams and program margins, learning how to shift to a more entrepreneurial mindset. By the end of this module, you’ll have a clear understanding of your organization's financial health and practical strategies to increase both margins and impact.
This foundational learning sets the stage for your revenue diversification journey, helping you move from financial scarcity to abundance.
Explore how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to traditional fundraising strategies such as donations, grants, events, and contracts. Learn how to maximize their performance and overcome challenges by incorporating innovative approaches.
By the end of this module, you will have a clear plan to elevate these revenue streams and increase their impact, setting the foundation for more advanced diversification strategies.
Learn how to generate revenue by charging fees for your programs and services, without compromising accessibility. You’ll learn about various fee for service models and strategies, how to price your offerings, and how to make a compelling case for charging fees.
By the end of this module, you'll have developed a tailored pitch and pricing strategy that aligns with your mission and enhances your organization's financial sustainability.
Understand how to develop and scale a social enterprise as a revenue strategy for your nonprofit. Whether starting from scratch or acquiring an existing business, this module guides you through the legal considerations, adaptive thinking approaches, and tools like the Lean Business Canvas.
By the end of this module, you'll understand the difference between fee-for-service and social enterprise models, and you'll be ready to develop a strategy that aligns your business goals with your organization's mission.
Learn how to make the most of your organization's assets, both financial and non-financial, to build long-term financial resilience. You’ll explore how to optimize the performance of your current assets, think creatively about how to unlock new value, and consider strategies like social purpose real estate.
By the end of the module, you'll have a plan to maximize the potential of your assets and combine them for greater revenue and impact.
Discover how to form strategic partnerships that bring new resources and opportunities to your nonprofit. You’ll learn how to assess your organization's brand, craft a compelling value proposition, and align with the right partners to create win-win collaborations.
By the end, you’ll be equipped with the tools to negotiate and manage successful partnerships that support your mission and drive growth.
Learn how to align your organization’s internal operations, such as employment practices, procurement, and investments, with your mission to create greater impact. By leveraging all aspects of your nonprofit, you’ll discover how to enhance your financial resilience while contributing to the broader charitable sector.
This module will equip you with the tools to ensure every aspect of your organization is fully aligned with your mission, increasing both efficiency and community impact.
The final module brings together everything you’ve learned throughout the program. You'll revisit and refine your Revenue Diversification Canvas, drawing from the strategies covered in previous modules.
By the end of this module, you’ll have a clear, actionable plan to implement the revenue diversification strategies best suited to your organization. This module helps you consolidate your learning and chart a path forward for sustainable growth.
