About the Course
This three-week virtual masterclass, in partnership with Marts&Lundy and Maia McGill, Consulting Partner and Founder of the Inclusive Philanthropy Institute, is tailored for mission-driven institutions committed to addressing systemic inequities within fundraising.
This series will equip healthcare fundraisers with the necessary tools to navigate the unique challenges of behavioral health fundraising and philanthropy. Learners will explore how systemic biases and stigmas influence fundraising outcomes; learn strategies to integrate inclusive philanthropy principles into their work; and implement best practices to address biases in donor cultivation, storytelling, and fundraising strategies, ensuring that behavioral health initiatives receive equitable support.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will:
- Understand behavioral health stigma and its impact on fundraising and philanthropy.
- Examine fundraising strategies in support of behavioral health initiatives.
- Measure fundraising success through an equity-based lens.
Full participation in “Transforming Behavioral Health Fundraising Through Inclusive Philanthropy: Addressing Bias, Fostering Collaboration, and Driving Impact” is applicable for 4.5 points in Category 1.B-Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.