Put your community in the driver's seat as you build your local economy 

Learn how community funding strategies and tools ranging from crowdsourcing to crowdfunding to community investment funds can support economic development, real estate and housing projects, small business development, and more!  


Who Should Enroll:

Professionals and community members looking for new ways to empower individuals to participate in the economic vitality of your community. Ideal for community & economic development organizations, entrepreneurs, chamber members, and community leaders.

Whether you're seeking fresh ideas beyond grant proposals, looking to engage residents and resources, or striving to construct long-term solutions that strengthen your community, this training is for you. 

Course Features:

Bring challenges or project ideas in need of funding. We'll explore community funding approaches and ways to secure support and move your project forward. 

Registrants will answer preliminary questions about their communities and goals to help us tailor learning to the cohort.


Session Dates and Times:

Join us for 3 two-hour live, virtual sessions. Trainings will be recorded and available for replay in the Learning Center. 

  • Dates: Thursdays, September 18th, September 25th, October 2nd, 2025

  • Time: 9-11AM PT, 10AM-12PM MT, 11AM-1PM CT, 12-2PM ET

Session 1: Community Funding Foundations

Thursday, September 18th

  • Why Community Funding

  • Tools and strategies to Fund With Community

Session 2: Crowdfunding Approaches

Thursday, September 25th

  • Crowdfunding Deep Dive

  • Community Crowdfunding Case Studies

Session 3: Getting Community Funding Initiatives Started

Thursday, October 2nd

  • Frameworks for Gathering Community Support

  • Creating Momentum For Community Funding Projects

Plus One-on-One Coaching:

Includes a post-course consultation to address your unique needs and circumstances.


Instructor

Founder & CEO Kathleen Minogue

Kathleen is a recognized leader for her pioneering work in community funding education. For over a decade she has helped communities, small businesses, and nonprofits unlock the support of their communities to fund their projects. Kathleen is the creator of The Crowdfund Better® Process and The Crowdfund Better® Certified Advisor Program, the first professional development training program for advisors.

Kathleen has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and PwC Women Unbound report, and and been invited to present at the Director’s Guild of America, the America’s SBDC National Conference, IEDC Economic Future Forum, and Crowdfunding Deep Impact UK.

Take advantage of Early Bird pricing through July 31st!

(Individual price regularly $500) Choose "Group" rate when registering two or more individuals from the same organization or community. Custom packages for cohorts and special rates for groups of eight or more are available. Contact us for details.