Discover new opportunities in faith-based fundraising with our 2025 Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF) program. This course combines essential research, practical tools, and immersive training to equip leaders and fundraisers in religious communities.
ECRF 2025 Schedule:
January 7 – March 4 (Online)
April 22 – June 17 (Online)
May 19-21 (In-Person, Atlanta, GA. Partner: Presbyterian College)
September 15-17 (In-Person, Charlotte, NC. Partner: Presbyterian College)
September 30 – November 25, 2025 (Online)
Additional in-person offerings for 2025 will be announced soon!
Thomas H. Lake Scholarship 2025
The Thomas H. Lake Scholarship helps support religious leaders participating in ECRF, equipping them with essential fundraising skills rooted in faith.
Scholarships are available for Spring online courses, the May in-person course, or other 2025 offerings.
Award: $675
Deadline: February 28, 2025
Recipients notified: Early March 2025
Thanks to our generous donors, we’re making professional development more accessible to faith-based leaders.