A global professional platform advancing fundraising, philanthropy, and resource mobilization across the African diaspora — founded by Kia Croom, Global Fundraiser.
Whether you're building a career in fundraising, advancing your leadership, or leading organizational growth, FATAD equips you with practical fundraising expertise, meaningful professional connections, and actionable strategies for long-term success. Each month, led by Kia Croom, features live and interactive fundraising masterclasses, live and interactive fundraising working labs, and real-world conversations designed to strengthen your fundraising practice.
We go live together October 1st. Applications are now open. There is no cost to apply.
Fundraising Across the African Diaspora meets you where you are on your fundraising journey. Choose the pathway that matches your current stage.
Emerging Fundraisers
Whether you're entering the profession, changing careers, or looking for your first fundraising role, FATAD provides the practical skills, mentorship, and professional network to help you build a successful fundraising career.
Inside FATAD, you'll receive:
Mid-Level Fundraising Professionals
You're raising money. Managing donors. Leading campaigns. Now you're ready to strengthen your expertise, expand your network, and become the fundraising leader organizations rely on.
Inside FATAD you'll receive:
Most professional development platforms focus on theory. FATAD focuses on practice.
Whether you're launching your fundraising career, elevating your leadership, or driving organizational growth, FATAD is designed to help you thrive. Led by global fundraising strategist and philanthropy advisor Kia Croom, you'll participate in monthly fundraising masterclasses, interactive working labs, and live office hours focused on strengthening fundraising, philanthropy, and resource mobilization across the African diaspora.
Real-time, interactive sessions with Kia and guest experts every single month — never pre-recorded filler.
Working Labs translate strategy into action so you leave each month with tools you can use immediately.
Build the executive presence, donor instincts, and strategic vision that move you into senior roles.
Connect with peers across Africa, the Caribbean, North America, Europe, and beyond — a true global network.
Curated introductions, intentional conversations, and the relationships that shape a fundraising career.
Fundraising tactics tested in the field — applicable to nonprofits, NGOs, ministries, and social enterprises.
We intentionally review every application to cultivate a professional platform built on collaboration, generosity, and shared learning.
Applications take less than five minutes.
No cost to apply · Decisions within 5 business days
We intentionally review every application to cultivate a professional platform built on collaboration, generosity, and shared learning. The application helps us understand your experience, professional goals, and determine the pathway that best supports your growth.
Complete our online application. Most applications take less than five minutes.
We'll carefully review your application and identify the pathway that best aligns with your experience and professional goals.
You'll receive a decision by email within five (5) business days. If selected, we'll send you an invitation to enroll.
Complete your enrollment to activate your access and begin participating in live learning, working labs, office hours, and professional networking.
Following enrollment, you'll receive your Welcome Guide, monthly calendar invitations, curriculum roadmap, and pre-session reflection prompts to help you arrive ready to learn, contribute, and grow.
Join a global community of fundraising professionals advancing philanthropy across the African diaspora. Build practical skills, expand your network, and lead with confidence.
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