We are living in a time of rapid change and new opportunities. Organisations need a robust funding model not only to withstand these changes but also to thrive. A well-structured approach to funding is key to financial sustainability and long-term impact.
Bridgespan's Funding Models program supports leadership teams in designing a comprehensive funding strategy. Over four months, we will help you define clear funding goals, identify the right mix of funders, assess organisational readiness, and chart practical pathways for implementation.
Program Benefits for Nonprofits
Having a clear funding strategy will help you:
- Align internally as a team on your funding goals
- Gain deeperunderstanding of the funder ecosystem
- Assess organisational readiness to meet funding objectives
- Engage funders with greater strategic clarity and confidence
- Strengthen your impact narrative to better communicate your organisation’s work
At the end of the four-month period, leaderships teams will be equipped to:
- Clearly articulate funding goals for the short (one to two years) and medium (three years) terms
- Identify the capabilities required for effective fundraising and create an implementation plan to strengthen these capabilities
- Identify the right funding mix and funders aligned with your domain and theory of change
- Develop compelling, customized pitch material that speak to different funders and funding goals
Who Should Participate?
The Funding Models program is meant for leadership teams of nonprofits and social enterprises. This program may be right for your organisation if:
- You have big aspirations for your organisation / program but are wondering how to go about raising funds to meet these aspirations
- You are creating or revising your funding strategy as a team
- You want to review current funding practices and understand emerging patterns
- You want to communicate your strategy in a structured and effective manner that unlocks more funding
- You want to deepen your understanding of the evolving funding ecosystem
What Our Alumni Have to Say About the Funding Models Module
“The module helped us with three things: 1) A clearer articulation of our funding pitch; 2) Better sense of the funding landscape; 3) Bringing an institutionalized discipline to fundraising efforts.”
–Vasant Saberwal, Director, Centre for Pastoralism
“The program prompted us to step back from day-to-day fundraising tasks and think more strategically about how we can position OCA to drive systemic change in the cotton sector.”
–Saad Haroon, Manager, Fundraising, OCA
“The module helped us build a shared understanding on fundraising and see it as a collective responsibility. We can now see the bigger picture and connect our everyday work with organizational funding.”
–Ahona Krishna, Director, Leadership For Equity
Clients with Whom We Have Worked
What Else You Should Know
- Our next Funding Models cohort will start in June 2026.
- Applications for all cohorts are open on a rolling basis. Cohorts are typically finalized three weeks prior to the program start date.
- Contact us at [email protected] to learn more.
- Program fee: If you would like to discuss the program fee, please fill the form below and we will reach out to you.
How to Apply
To ensure the program is right for you, fill out this form to set up a 30-minute consultation with us. During the consultation, we’ll learn more about your organisation and leadership team, and we’ll share more about the program. If we jointly determine that the program is a good fit, we’ll share details for how to officially enroll. We look forward to meeting you!
Still have questions? Read our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
