Are you a grassroots nonprofit leader feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of fundraising? Struggling to secure the funding you need to make a lasting impact?
You don’t need a big budget or years of experience to fundraise successfully—you just need the right strategies and a clear roadmap.
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At The Cause Academy, we provide practical, step-by-step training designed to help nonprofit professionals raise more money, engage more donors, and grow their organizations—without the stress.
Affordable Expertise
Fundraising strategies from a 30-year nonprofit expert—without the high cost of hiring a consultant.
Ready-to-Use Tools
Gain access to e-books, templates, workbooks, and checklists to implement immediately.
Actionable Learning
Every course is designed to help you create a fundraising plan you can use right away.
Lifetime Access
Enroll once, and access your course materials forever—stay ahead with up-to-date strategies.
Why Nonprofit Leaders Choose The Cause Academy
What Nonprofit Leaders Say About The Cause Academy
"Joanne - you don't know how much I appreciate you helping me. I could lay on the couch like a therapy session. You are a Canadian maple blessing."
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Preston Ross lll, Founder
"What a great experience! Joanne went above and beyond. Her knowledge and enthusiasm are impressive and our social media has exploded."
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Diana Schwenk, Development Coordinator
"Joanne is a fantastic educator. She masterfully distills complex concepts into digestible, easy-to-understand segments, complemented by an excellent array of resources and downloadable materials."
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Lisa Simone, Founder
What Nonprofit Leaders Are Learning at The Cause Academy
Meet Your Fundraising Trainer
Joanne Toller, CFRE (Ret.)
For over 30 years, I’ve helped nonprofits raise more money, secure grants, and grow sustainable fundraising strategies.
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✅ Certified Fundraising Expert (CFRE, Ret.)
✅ Nonprofit digital marketing pioneer since 2004
✅ Instructor, speaker, and nonprofit coach
I’m passionate about giving nonprofit leaders the tools they need to succeed—without the overwhelm.
Not Quite Ready for Professional Fundraising Training? No Problem!
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