What is the Thriving Non-Profits program?

The Thriving Non-Profits program is a flagship course designed to help nonprofit organizations diversify their revenue and scale their impact through a structured learning journey.

What learning formats are available for the Thriving Non-Profits program?

The program is offered in three formats: a guided four-month cohort, a self-paced version for individuals, and a team-based self-paced format with optional coaching.

What topics are covered in the flagship program?

The course covers nine core revenue strategies that help nonprofit organizations build financial resilience and create a revenue diversification action plan.

Who is the Thriving Non-Profits learning for?

The courses are designed for nonprofit leaders and teams of all sizes, missions, and stages of development, from small community groups to national charities.

Is there a free way to get started?

Yes. You can begin with the free 1-hour introductory course on revenue diversification or download the free e-book, '5 New Revenue Strategies for Non-Profits and Charities.'

Can I take these courses with my team?

Yes. The self-paced program is available in a format designed for nonprofit teams to learn together and build shared capacity.

Do the courses include any certification?

Yes. All courses include a numbered certificate of completion that supports professional and career development.

Are the courses supported by coaching or consulting?

Yes. Optional coaching is available with the self-paced programs, and organizations can access consulting for deeper support after completing a course.

What makes these courses different from other nonprofit training?

The Thriving Non-Profits courses emphasize entrepreneurial strategies, practical tools, and expert-led instruction, setting them apart from traditional fundraising training.

Is there a community component to the courses?

Yes. All learners get complimentary access to the Thriving Non-Profits community forum, monthly learning events, and a resource library to support ongoing growth.

Thriving Non-Profits Learning | Courses and Training for Non-Profit Leaders

Start your journey with Thriving Non‑Profits learning

Learning is where transformation starts. Our flagship program—offered in cohort, self‑paced, or team formats—gives your non-profit strategies to diversify revenue and grow impact. Build on this foundation with our other innovative courses, designed to expand your skills and knowledge.

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Join non-profit leaders from across Canada in our 4-month cohort program. You and your team will learn how to diversify your non-profit's revenue to create greater financial resilience and scale your impact.

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The Thriving Non‑Profits program
Three ways to learn, one transformational journey

Thriving Non‑Profits is our flagship program designed to help organizations diversify revenue and scale their impact. Choose the learning format that fits your goals: join a guided cohort, take the program at your own pace, or learn together as a team with flexible online options.

Cohort Program

Join our flagship four-month cohort program on revenue diversification. Learn proven strategies with your team through guided sessions and peer support. Apply now or join the waitlist to be notified about the next available intake.

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Self-Paced Program (Solo)

Access our full revenue diversification curriculum as a self-guided course. Learn at your own pace, build skills, and discover new strategies to grow your impact and advance your professional development as a non-profit leader.

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Self-Paced Program (Teams)

Get our full cohort curriculum in a flexible self-paced format designed for teams. Start learning right away, build capacity together, and add optional coaching to strengthen your organization’s impact with customized support.

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Not ready to dive into the full program?

Start with our FREE 1‑hour course: Revenue Diversification for Non-profits and Charities

Get a practical introduction to the strategies you need to strengthen your non-profit’s financial future and see what the Thriving Non‑Profits approach is all about.

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In a today's rapidly changing non-profit landscape, it’s essential to stay ahead of the curve

Thriving Non-Profits learning offers the latest strategies and knowledge you need to innovate, adapt, and thrive. Whether you’re managing a small community non-profit or a national charity, our courses provide you with the tools to lead your organization to greater financial sustainability and a deeper impact in your community. Each course has been crafted by non-profit experts, focused on delivering solutions for the unique challenges that non-profits face.

Go further with our specialized courses

Take your learning beyond the flagship Thriving Non‑Profits program. These innovative deep‑dive courses build on the core strategies you’ve learned, helping non-profit leaders strengthen specific skills, explore new approaches, and continue their professional growth.

Entrepreneurial Board Governance for Non-Profits

Turn 15 hours a year of board meetings into growth and impact. Learn how to take an entrepreneurial approach to board governance, strengthen oversight, and drive innovation to scale your non-profits revenue and impact.

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Social Enterprise Acquisition

Why start a social enterprise when you can buy one? Learn how to acquire and transform a business into a mission‑aligned social enterprise. This course follows a simple six-step process to getting "acquisition-ready".

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Cash Flow Management for Non‑Profits

Master cash flow planning to keep your mission moving. Learn practical tools and strategies to manage revenue cycles, forecast with confidence, and build financial stability for your non-profit’s long‑term success.

Access to Capital for Non-Profits and Charities

Explore innovative ways to access capital and fund growth. Learn how impact investment, social finance, and blended capital can fuel your non-profit’s mission while keeping your values and community at the center.

Looking for inspiration before you dive in?

Get practical strategies you can apply right away with our FREE E-Book

Our free ebook contains insights, examples, and worksheets you can use to begin generating new revenue right away.

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What sets Thriving Non-Profits courses apart?

Our courses emphasize entrepreneurial approaches, setting us apart from traditional programs that stick to outdated methods. We work hard to give you access to cutting edge thinking, tools, and support to transform your organization with real-world, actionable strategies for revenue diversification and financial sustainability.

Innovative thinking

Our courses explore emerging trends in non-profit leadership, offering solutions that go beyond traditional fundraising models
Hands-on learning

We focus on giving you actionable tools and strategies that you can apply immediately to help transform your organization
Expert-led

Developed by non-profit leaders, for non-profit leaders. Learn from experts who have successfully navigated these challenges in their own organizations
Thriving community

Access to the Thriving Non-Profits community forum, resource library and monthly learning events is included with all courses
Certificate of completion

All our courses offer a numbered certificate of completion to complement your professional and career development

"I highly recommend Thriving Non-Profits program. The education and learnings have been incredible."

Jamie McCulloch

Executive Director, Rocky Mountain Adaptive

Cheryl Johnson

Executive Director, FarmFolk CityFolk

"The program has been a fantastic learning experience for our team. The insights gained have been invaluable. I'm thrilled with our revenue diversification action plan and can't wait to get started!"

Çağla Azizoğlu-Aslan

Development Coordinator, FCJ Refugee Centre

"An incredible opportunity to rethink our revenue. From peer-learning peers to invaluable coaching support, I’m walking away with insights that will empower us to create greater impact."

Arturo De la Torre

Fundraising Manager, DTES Neighbourhood House

"Thanks to the Thriving Non-Profits, we've gained the clarity and tools to take decisive action. Learning how to leverage our existing resources has been invaluable. We're already seeing progress! I highly recommend this program."

Delanie Dyck

Executive Director, Yoga Outreach

"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."

Amanda Penney

Director of Operations, Eastern Edge

"An incredibly comprehensive learning system that allows you to be supported not only by the coaches and program leads, but also all the other experts in the room!"

Tina Strehlke

CEO, Minerva BC

"The learnings made our organization look at ourselves through a different lens. The insights gained from this program have allowed us to shift our model into one that serves our organization's sustainable future."

Join the Thriving Non-Profits community

All of our learners get access to the Thriving Non-Profits community forum and resource library, a supportive learning environment where fellow learners and alumni come together to learn, share, and grow.

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Consulting and coaching to put your learning into action

Learning is just the beginning of your Thriving Non-Profits journey

Our experienced team of consultants and coaches work alongside you during and after your program to help you apply what you’ve learned, refine your plans, and move from ideas to results.

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“Our coaching sessions not only supported our learning but also ensured we could apply these new strategies to our organization.”

Jennifer Stefanopoulos, Operations Manager, Kingston WritersFest

Coaching

Our coaches walk beside you as you put your learning into practice. They help implement next steps, provide accountability, and guide you in navigating challenges and reaching your goals.

Consulting

For organizations ready to go deeper, our consulting services support complex initiatives like business planning, financial modelling, social enterprise development, asset acquisition, succession planning, and more.

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