What does it look like when you invest in every nonprofit leader in your community at once? An inside look at GoodmakerU's 12-month capacity-building program — built for foundations who want measurable, lasting impact across their entire grantee community.
The Raise cohort is GoodmakerU's flagship capacity-building program — a structured, long-term training experience designed specifically for nonprofit Executive Directors, development staff, and board members who want to build sustainable fundraising infrastructure inside their organizations.
Unlike a one-day workshop or a single-topic seminar, Raise is built around the belief that real behavior change takes time, community, and repeated practice. Participants don't just learn fundraising strategy — they apply it in campaigns, alongside peer organizations, with coaching and accountability built into every phase.
The result isn't a one-time fundraising bump. It's a permanent shift in how an organization approaches donor development, board engagement, community storytelling, and long-term financial sustainability.
"Our biggest win is that we are a healthier board and organization. We are better set up for growth."
— Raise NWA Participant
A quick map of the program — designed to be read in under two minutes.
From first conversation through final impact report — a step-by-step picture of what the next 12 months look like for your foundation.
The Raise curriculum builds progressively — from mindset and foundational frameworks through specific skill development, culminating in two fundraising campaigns.
"If you work in nonprofit fundraising. this class is an absolute must! From stewarding donors to marketing and crafting the right messaging, it covers all the elements of successful fundraising."
"If you are considering a class with goodmakerU, stop now and sign up! The impact the Fundraising Masterclasses have had on our organization's development is almost too vast to categorize."
"Participated in the RAISE courses offered by goodmakerU and didn't regret it for a moment! Would recommend for nonprofits looking to strengthen their fundraising programs and gain confidence."
"This is a wonderful opportunity to learn new things with other nonprofits! Don't hesitate - sign up!"
"GoodmakerU and the Raise NWA program have been instrumental in shaping my growth as a nonprofit leader. The program provided me with invaluable insights into nonprofit management."
"My organization benefited greatly from their education sessions, and I highly recommend them to any nonprofit trying to reach lofty fundraising goals!"
Raise works best in specific conditions. Here's what the strongest partnerships have in common.
