
The Problem
Nonprofits struggle to find qualified development staff.
Positions stay open for months.
Good candidates don't have practical experience.
People burn out and leave within 18 months.
The sector needs more people who understand that fundraising is about building relationships and creating meaningful partnerships—it's so much more than asking for money.
What GENESIS Does
GENESIS is a 4-month fellowship program that trains development professionals through expert instruction, hands-on practice, and direct connections to hiring organizations.
Fellows graduate ready to contribute immediately. Organizations get staff who already understand the fundamentals.
What Makes It Work
Who Succeeds in GENESIS
Career changers bringing existing skills into mission-driven work. Recent graduates wanting practical tools.
Professionals from other fields with transferable experience or little to no fundraising experience.
Understanding that fundraising is about helping people invest in work that matters to them.
The Impact
GENESIS graduates typically increase their organization's fundraising capacity by 15-25%.
Across all graduates, that translates to millions in additional resources flowing into communities through stronger nonprofits.
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