This past September, we were thrilled to welcome our pilot cohort of Fundraising Fellows! 26 changemakers from 21 countries joined us for a series of workshops and capacity building sessions on diverse aspects of fundraising, from using AI in fundraising to developing effective partnerships.
Our cohort also completed the Global Good Fund’s Fundraising for Social Impact course, following a step-by-step guide on cultivating donors, creating a fundraising plan, and delivering an effective fundraising pitch.
Our facilitators, including CSR experts at Babbel, network weavers from SDSN Youth, fundraising specialists from the Grameen Foundation, directors of Refugee-Led Organizations, communications experts at the UN, and others, shared their experience, top tips, and storytelling skills to inspire us to think creatively about effective and human-centered fundraising. One participant shared at the end of the capacity-building phase:
“I really appreciated the workshops where the speakers shared their own first-hand experiences—it felt so genuine and real. They didn’t just talk theory; they gave us practical tools and answered our questions in ways that really addressed the challenges we face in practice.”
What’s next? 22 of our fellows have gone on to design unique fundraising campaigns. These innovative campaigns are in progress, so stay tuned for updates! In case you’re eager for a sneak peek—think art auctions, virtual runs, and plenty of creative, and human storytelling.
(Meet our 22 Fundraising Fellows—click here to explore their bios.)
Fellows will continue to work on their campaigns this year and will graduate and receive their certificates in September 2025. Do you want to hear what the next generation of creative fundraisers are up to? Stay tuned on social media for updates on their work!
The 2025 revamped edition of the program is about to roll out—keep an eye out for exciting updates and our official announcement soon! If your organization is interested in becoming a sponsoring or delivery partner, reach out to us at info@bridging-gaps.org to explore collaboration opportunities.
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