How to Fund Your Endowment: A Framework for Small & Midsized Nonprofits

When every dollar is tied to today’s programs, building an endowment can feel out of reach.

You know your nonprofit needs long-term financial stability. Funders ask about sustainability. Your board wants to plan for the future. But between tight margins, competing priorities, and a small team, it’s easy to wonder:

“How are we supposed to fund an endowment when we’re already stretched thin?”

This free webinar is designed for nonprofit leaders like you. Leaders who believe in building something lasting, but need a practical place to start.

We’ll explore real-world strategies for funding your endowment, whether you’re carving out dollars from your operating budget, starting with a one-time surplus, or beginning to invite transformational gifts like stock donations or bequests.

Join us on Wednesday, August 20 at 1:00 PM ET and walk away with clarity, some templates, and a roadmap to start building financial stability on your terms.

You'll learn about:

• How to use modest “set-asides” to build a board-designated endowment
• Donor-friendly strategies like stock gifts and bequests
• How to frame the conversation for board and funder buy-in
• Simple financial visuals to make your case stronger
• Templates to help you get started