Access to Capital for Nonprofits and Charities

Scale Institute and Thriving Non-Profits present a four-part series on Access to Capital, designed for nonprofit leaders and social enterprises looking to access impact financing.

Join us for an in-depth, practical workshop series designed to equip nonprofit leaders, Board members, and social entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools to understand and access social finance opportunities confidently.

Participants will learn about social finance, capital needs and financial mixes, investor requirements, and strategies to use finance to grow, through a mix of expert presentations, case studies, and hands-on exercises.

Discover how different types of financing can enhance your organization's ability to generate revenue, fostering long-term financial sustainability and amplifying community impact.

About the Facilitator

Kristi Fairholm Mader has always worked in the social impact sector. After 10 years as a youth worker, she returned to school to complete a business degree, with a focus on social enterprise. Kristi founded and supported several employment social enterprises, and was Director of Social Enterprise for Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network. In 2014, Kristi co-founded Scale Collaborative to support growing a thriving social change sector. Within Scale’s family of organizations, Kristi is the Managing Director of Thrive Impact Fund and Scale Institute Society.

Co-Presenters:

Lee Herrin, Director; Scale Collaborative

Stephanie Jacobs, Program Coordinator; Thriving Non-Profits

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IMPORTANT:

Registration is for all four workshops in the series.

Your registration includes 2 seats in the course, for you and a team member. You will be asked to enter both participant names and email addresses upon registration.

You will receive calendar invitations to each workshop.

February 5, 2026 - 10am -12pm PST: Social finance and the capital continuum

February 12, 2026 - 10am -12pm PST: Financing and systems for growth

February 19, 2026 - 10am -12pm PST: Understanding and communicating your capital need

February 26, 2026 - 10am -12pm PST: Accessing capital and managing risk

Please note: The sessions will be recorded, and the recordings will be shared with the registered participants. Photos or screenshots from this event may also be used for promotional purposes.

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