You're Not AlonE
in This Struggle
Investing in top fundraising talent sets organizations apart and gives them first access to the best-trained professionals.
The Brutal Truth:
Nearly 50% of nonprofit leaders are dealing with the same nightmare right now. Empty development positions. Unqualified candidates. Good people burning out because they're doing three jobs.
Here's what it's really costing you:
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$4,151 average to recruit one decent development professional (including recruitment fees, onboarding, and labor costs)
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3 months average time to fill critical fundraising roles
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$10,000–$100,000+ in lost donations while that desk sits empty
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Countless hours of your time interviewing people who “just don’t get it”
But what if there was a pipeline of pre-trained, relationship-savvy professionals ready to hit the ground running?
Meet GENESIS: The Solution You've Been Waiting For
"We hired three people from other programs who couldn't write a decent donor thank you letter. GENESIS fellows come knowing how to actually DO the work."
— Charlotte Nonprofit Executive Director
GENESIS Rising Leaders Fellowship creates the fundraising professionals your organization actually needs. Not just people with degrees, but professionals who understand:
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How to build authentic donor relationships (not just ask for money)
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Why your mission matters and how to articulate it compellingly
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The difference between transactional fundraising and transformational development
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How to research, cultivate, solicit, and steward like seasoned pros
by the numbers:
10 years in the making
50
Nonprofit Professionals trained annually
16
Weeks of Talent Pipeline Development Training
3.2x
Performance multiplication and effectiveness
72%
Fellows who advance and stay in the sector post-exposure
other PRograms vs. what GENESIS CREATES
People who can only follow scripts
Fresh graduates with theory but no instincts
Professionals who need 6+ months to become productive
Staff who leave between 14-18 months
Strategic thinkers who understand the why behind the work
Professionals with hands-on experience from day one
People who see fundraising as relationship, not transaction management
Talent committed to the sector (72% still in nonprofit roles after 2+ years)
PIPELINE investors:
What Your New Hire
Gets in 4 Months
LEVEL 1: FOUNDATION
"Why does this work matter and how do I do it ethically?"
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Understanding donor psychology vs. manipulation tactics
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Building authentic relationships that last decades
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Ethical storytelling that honors your community
LEVEL 2: SYSTEMS
"How do I create sustainable revenue streams?"
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Designing donor journeys that feel natural, not pushy
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Multi-channel approaches that actually work together
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Revenue planning that makes CFOs happy
LEVEL 3: MASTERY
"How do I ask confidently and steward beautifully?"
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Making asks that feel like invitations, not demands
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Turning one-time donors into lifelong champions
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Handling rejection with grace and learning
LEVEL 4: INNOVATION
"How do I stay ahead of the curve?"
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Digital tools that enhance, not replace, relationships
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Emerging trends in philanthropy and social impact
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Building a career that matters
The Real Numbers
Behind the Crisis
What research tells us:
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1.8 million nonprofits competing for qualified development talent
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80,000+ projected shortage of development professionals by 2030
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33% of organizations take 4+ months to fill critical fundraising roles
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72% of GENESIS participants still thriving in nonprofit careers (vs. typical 40-50% sector retention)
What this means for your community:
Hundreds of thousands in gifts and donations going uncultivated because organizations can’t find people who know how to build relationships and make compelling asks.
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The Investment
That Pays Back
EXPANSION PARTNER
Perfect for: Major foundations, healthcare systems, universities or corporations wanting exclusive territory rights
REGIONAL LEADER
Perfect for: United Ways, community foundations, or economic development organizations
SECTOR PIONEER
Perfect for: Large nonprofits, hospital foundations, or corporate giving programs
