The Certificate in Fund Raising Management Scholarship supported by the Fidelity Charitable Trustees’ Initiative will award 15 scholarships for the Certificate in Fund Raising Management (CFRM) plus $1,500 grants to small to mid-size organizations located in Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Tennessee, or Texas.
Learn more about the Certificate in Fund Raising Management.
Applicants must:
Organizations must:
The Fidelity Charitable Trustees’ Initiative will cover 95% of the program cost, and the scholarship recipients will pay a $300 registration fee, due on December 8, 2023. Upon successful completion of the CFRM and final program evaluation, a $1,500 grant from the Fidelity Charitable Trustees’ Initiative will be awarded to the participant’s 501c3 employer.
A registration and payment link will be provided to scholarship recipients upon award notification.
All Selected program participants will enroll in Principles & Techniques of Fundraising plus three of the following four courses: Developing Annual Sustainability, Developing Major Gifts, Managing the Capital Campaign, or Planned Giving: Getting the Proper Start. Learn more about the Certificate in Fund Raising Management.
| Date and Time | Title |
|---|---|
| December 18, 2023 2:00 – 3:30 ET | Kick-Off of the Certificate in Fund Raising Management (CFRM) Scholarship supported by the Fidelity Charitable Trustees’ Initiative (Zoom) |
| January 8 – March 3, 2024 | Principles & Techniques of Fundraising (online, asynchronous instruction) |
| March 21, 2024 2:00 – 3:30 ET | Debrief and Q&A (Zoom) |
| April 8 – May 5, 2024 | Developing Annual Sustainability (online, asynchronous instruction) |
| May 16, 2024 2:00 – 3:30 ET | Debrief and Q&A (Zoom) |
| June 3 – July 14, 2024 | Developing Major Gifts (online, asynchronous instruction) |
| July 31, 2024 2:00 – 3:30 ET | Debrief and Q&A (Zoom) |
| August 12 – September 22, 2024 | Managing the Capital Campaign (online, asynchronous instruction) |
| October 3, 2024 2:00 – 3:30 ET | Debrief and Q&A (Zoom) |
| October 7 – November 17, 2024 | Planned Giving: Getting the Proper Start (online, asynchronous instruction) |
| December 12, 2024 2:00 – 4:00 ET | Final Debrief, Q&A, and CFRM Graduation (Zoom) |
Applications are due by Friday, October 27, 2023, by noon ET. Late applications will not be accepted.
You will receive an email from tfrsopp@iu.edu notifying you of your award status by November 27, 2023. Please save this email address in your contact list and/or check your junk and spam folders.
How long should my responses be to open-ended questions?
We do not want this application to be a burden, but we do want to get to know you and your organization. Feel free to use both qualitative and/or quantitative data in your responses and be as concise as possible.
Can I save my application and finish it later?
Yes, you may save your application to complete at a later time. You will receive a link via email that you will need to access your application. Please check your junk folder if you do not see the message in your inbox. Be sure to keep a copy of the link until your application is submitted, because, without it, you will not be able to access your in-progress application.
Can I revise my application after I press submit?
Once an application is submitted, no changes can be made. Please review your application carefully before clicking submit.
Can I submit more than one application?
Each applicant is limited to one application. The first application submitted will be evaluated; subsequent applications will not be considered.
Can more than one person from my organization apply?
Yes, more than one person from an organization may apply.
Can board members apply?
No, only full-time staff members are eligible to apply.
Can I apply if I’ve already taken a CFRM course?
No, this scholarship is for those who have not taken a CFRM course.
If you have a question not answered above, please email tfrsopp@iu.edu. Please allow up to three business days for a response. Please submit questions by October 23 to ensure you receive a response before the application deadline.
The Fidelity Charitable Trustees’ Initiative (FCTI) builds bridges between nonprofits and donors so that the nonprofits strengthening their communities have access to the resources they need to flourish. FCTI awards grants to supporting organizations, such as the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, that inspire donors, strengthen nonprofits, and amplify research and data on giving. As part of their support for the Lilly Family School, they will support select nonprofit leaders who are addressing a pressing need in their community but lack access to professional development opportunities that will help their organization scale in a meaningful way.
The Certificate in Fund Raising Management Scholarship supported by the Fidelity Charitable Trustees’ Initiative will award 15 scholarships for the Certificate in Fund Raising Management (CFRM) plus $1,500 grants to small to mid-size organizations located in Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Tennessee, or Texas. The goal is to offer fundraising training so nonprofit leaders have the latest research-based fundraising tools to support their organization’s resilience and sustainability. The outcome of gaining this knowledge is that the participants will be better equipped to engage donors who can provide support to improve their community’s well-being.
For almost 50 years, The Fund Raising School (TFRS) has been at the forefront of helping thousands with fundraising. The Certificate in Fund Raising Management (CFRM) recognizes and substantiates a commitment to fundraising leadership. To earn the CFRM, scholarship recipients will complete four courses: Principles & Techniques of Fundraising, and three of the following courses: Developing Major Gifts, Developing Annual Sustainability, Managing the Capital Campaign, or Planned Giving: Getting the Proper Start. TFRS will provide virtual, asynchronous instruction to ensure flexibility for participants to complete the courses on their own time. In addition, TFRS faculty will host a live Zoom discussion following each course for scholarship recipients to ask questions, network with each other, and discuss how they are applying the skills learned in their respective organizations.
Support from FCTI will cover 95% of the CFRM cost, and participants will pay a $300 registration fee. In addition to the CFRM courses, each program participant’s organization will receive a $1,500 grant to support general expenses upon successful completion of the CFRM and end-of-program evaluation.
