The nonprofit sector faces immense pressure to deliver impactful programs with limited resources. The Thriving Non-Profits cohort program empowers you to break free from the grant cycle and shift your focus to community needs. Imagine a future where you can:
Be less dependent on the granting cycle: Shift your focus from your funders needs to those of your community.
Achieve financial sustainability: Develop a sustainable funding strategy to secure unrestricted revenue and support your mission.
Scale your impact: Access resources to reach more people and respond effectively to community needs.
Embrace an entrepreneurial mindset: Learn to invest in your organization and cultivate a thriving team environment.
A TOTALLY UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
At only $3,900 CAD per organization*, the cohort program offers unparalleled value for organizational teams.
The Thriving Non-Profits cohort provides a structured, proven learning journey to enhance your organization's financial sustainability. You'll gain access to guided virtual sessions, online learning modules, tailored coaching, and an incredible peer learning opportunity. You and your team leave the program with a new understanding of money in a nonprofit and a revenue diversification action plan you can apply right away to start seeing results.
*Limited bursaries are available for organizations facing a financial barrier to participation. Please indicate if you need a bursary during the application process.
Your team of up to three will engage in a unique learning format that combines flexible online content with guided, interactive virtual sessions. These live discussions spark deeper insights, challenge old assumptions, and help your team align around a shared vision for financial sustainability.
Through hands-on exercises and facilitated support, your team will co-create a Revenue Diversification Action Plan tailored to your mission, capacity, and community. It’s not just theory, it’s a practical, strategic roadmap that aligns your staff and board toward a more sustainable future.
Your team will receive seven hours of expert coaching from experienced nonprofit professionals. Whether you're navigating internal culture shifts, developing new revenue streams, or needing support for implementation, our coaches are there to guide you, challenge you, and keep you moving forward.
Cohort learners receive lifetime access to the Thriving Non-Profits Community, an online hub of peer leaders, monthly events, shared tools, and expert guidance. As your strategy evolves, your learning network is always there to support your next step.
"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
Betty NB
Board Member
Alec Wheeler
Development Manager
Jamie McCulloch
Executive Director
Essie Mehina
Board Member
Tina Strehlke
Chief Executive Officer
Take control of your organization's finances, reduce reliance on grants, and maximize your community impact.
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In this module, you'll 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 module sets the stage for your revenue diversification journey, helping you move from financial scarcity to abundance.
In this module, you'll 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.
In this module, you'll explore 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.
In this module, you'll learn 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.
In this module, you’ll 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.
In this module, you'll 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.
In this module, you’ll 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.
In this final module, you'll bring 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.
