Unlock the potential of community capital to drive your outdoor recreation economy forward. Discover a diverse range of funding strategies— from crowdsourcing and crowdfunding to community investment funds— that empower individuals over institutions, allowing communities to shape their local economies. This course will guide you through leveraging these strategies to support essential infrastructure like trails and boat launches, boost local businesses tied to outdoor recreation, and enhance housing for community residents.


Who Should Enroll:

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 course is for you. Ideal for community & economic development organizations, entrepreneurs, park managers, chamber members, and community leaders.

Course Features:

Bring a challenge or project idea ready for funding. You'll explore community capital approaches tailored to your needs and emerge with a plan of action and a personalized pitch deck to secure support and move your project forward. Our goal is to ignite your community’s capital to expand your outdoor recreation economy.

Registrants will answer preliminary questions about their projects to ensure tailored learning and rapid progress.

Session Dates and Times:

Join us for four live, 1½ hour weekly video sessions. Replays are available for all sessions.

  • Dates: Thursdays, March 20 & 27, April 3 & 10, 2025

  • Time: 10-11:30AM. PT / 1-2:30PM ET

Session 1: Community Capital Foundations

Thursday, March 20th

  • Basics, tools, and strategies

  • Addressing shared and specific challenges

Session 2: Trailblazing Infrastructure

Thursday, March 27th

  • Overcoming outdoor infrastructure challenges

  • Case Study: Donation Crowdfunding

Session 3: Bolstering Local Businesses

Thursday, April 3rd

  • Navigating the outdoor recreation economy

  • Case Study: Rewards Crowdfunding

Session 4: Real Estate & Housing

Thursday, April 10th

  • Assessing community needs

  • Case Study: Investment Crowdfunding

Plus One-on-One Coaching:

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


Instructors

Kathleen Minogue 

With over a decade in community capital, she’s the guiding force behind Crowdfund Better, helping communities nationwide access unconventional funding.

Michele Archie

A 30-year veteran in community development, bringing a depth of experience from rural communities across the country.

Register before January 30th for EARLY BIRD pricing!

Save up to $100 off the individual price (regularly $525). 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 five or more are available. Contact us for details.