Small Nonprofit Fundraising Hub

Practical small nonprofit fundraising training for small shops & solo fundraisers. Learn to win grants, host donor events, and grow income with limited resources.

Small nonprofit fundraising success is possible — even when you’re the entire team. This curated resource hub is designed especially for fundraisers in small nonprofits, solo shops, or one-person development teams. If you’re juggling it all — appeals, grants, events, stewardship, donor care — this hub will give you the skills, structure, and encouragement you need to thrive.

Led by seasoned small nonprofit fundraising experts who’ve walked the same path, this self-paced training offers practical strategies that deliver results without big budgets or big teams.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • How to identify and build relationships with the right grant funders
  • Common grant writing mistakes — and how to avoid them
  • Two high-return fundraising activities you can launch right now
  • How to host intimate donor events that grow income and engagement
  • Donor stewardship strategies that build lasting relationships without exhausting your capacity
  • How to tap into skilled volunteers for nonprofits and free local resources to amplify your work without adding to your budget
  • Smart use of tools like case for support templates, grant reporting materials, and mission-driven fundraising goals

Workshops and contributors include:

  • Preparing to Win Grant Awards with Barbara Cecil
  • Elbow Grease: Fundraising on the Smell of an Oily Rag with Dr. Erica Myers-Davis
  • Additional tips, tools, and templates to make your solo fundraising smarter — not harder

PLUS — bonus downloads for small nonprofit fundraising include:

  • 40 Questions to Ask Foundation Staff
  • U.S. 990 Tax Form Analysis
  • Event Planning Template and Debrief Forms

This hub is part of The Fundraisingology Lab by Moceanic. Join now for access to the best fundraising training for small nonprofits and solo fundraisers.