The Convergence

Helping organizations

Grow Collective IRG Knowledge

The Convergence aims to accelerate impact by bringing together our collective IRG knowledge and experiences of the movement. This portal unites progressive groups in a shared mission to amplify revenue generation strategies. By building a collaborative environment, The Convergence helps organizations learn from each other and implement best practices that drive financial growth.

Why The Convergence ?

The Convergence features an extensive repository of case studies and project artifacts from all revenue generation experiments funded by Progressive Multiplier, and hosts live and on-demand revenue generation trainings and tools tailored specifically for progressive power-building groups, informed by insights gained from The Catalyst and The Lab.

Think of us as your R&D Hub! where we conduct original research and generate insights that fuel innovation. Whether you're diving into detailed case studies, accessing tailored resources and toolkits, or connecting with peers to share strategies, The Convergence provides the tools and knowledge you need to make a lasting impact.

In-depth Case Studies
Dive into detailed stories of revenue generation experiments.
Resources and Toolkits
Access practical tools and guides tailored to progressive fundraising.
Community Connections
Engage with a network of peers to share insights and strategies.

The Convergence's Approach

The Convergence bridges the innovation of The Lab with the capacity-building focus of The Catalyst, creating a community dedicated to strengthening revenue generation efforts across the progressive movement. It empowers organizations by providing access to tools, case studies, training, and resources that enable them to:

 

Learn
Learn from insights gained through both successful and unsuccessful independent revenue experiments.
Adopt
Adopt innovations in best practices around independent revenue generation.
Connect
Connect and engage with fellow progressive fundraisers.
Replicate
Replicate and scale our successful independent revenue experiments

Resources

Below, you'll find a range of valuable resources including webinars, case studies, and tools designed to support your work. Use the filters provided to narrow down your search by topic. Simply click on the filter options to refine your results and find the resources most relevant to your needs. 

 

Do you have a training you’d like to see listed on The Convergence? Please email us.

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Template

Welcome Series Performance Tracker

From Progressive Multiplier


Fundraising 101 Email Digital Fundraising Retention
Tracker for Welcome Series email performance. Created by Sr. Dir. of Program Polly Stamatopoulos. View Details
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Toolkit

Midlevel + Major Donors Level 1

From Progressive Multiplier Courtesy of the Northwest Funder Collaborative


Donor Acquisition Fundraising 101 Retention Individual Donations Storytelling Systems, Processes, & Tech
View Details
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Toolkit

Institutional and Corporate Fundraising

From Progressive Multiplier Courtesy of the Northwest Funder Collaborative


Fundraising 101 Institutional Fundraising
View Details
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Toolkit

Fundraising Plan

From Progressive Multiplier Courtesy of the Northwest Funder Collaborative


Fundraising 101 Management
Step-by-step toolkit on creating your first fundraising plan.  View Details
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Toolkit

Starting a Membership Program

From Progressive Multiplier Courtesy of the Northwest Funder Collaborative


Retention Membership Dues
View Details
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Toolkit

Grassroots Fundraising

From Progressive Multiplier Courtesy of the Northwest Funder Collaborative


Donor Acquisition Email Individual Donations Storytelling
Best practices for email appeals and monthly giving campaigns.  View Details
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Toolkit

Surges & Cliffs

From Progressive Multiplier Courtesy of the Northwest Funder Collaborative


Management
Managing the unexpected in fundraising and strategic planning to ensure organizational sustainability and mission continuity. Courtesy of the Northwest Funder Collaborative. View Details
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Webinar

The Tea on CRMs: Investing in Tech for Rev Gen

From Progressive Multiplier


Management Systems, Processes, & Tech
How do you choose a CRM platform and service provider that fits your rev gen needs now, gives you room to grow, and aligns with your organization's values? View Details
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Webinar

Evolving Beyond Early Funding: Resourcing, Power, and the Fate of our Democracy

From Progressive Multiplier


IRG 101 Multi-Entity Power Building
Moderated panel on the need for sustained, long-term efforts in building infrastructure, taking calculated risks, and recognizing impact beyond elections. View Details
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Toolkit

Base Power Learning Community Library

From The Capacity Shop & New Left Accelerator


Management Membership Dues Multi-Entity Power Building Systems, Processes, & Tech
Access to webinars, resources, and tools designed to support bold leaders working to build a base across 501(c)(3)s and (c)(4)s. View Details
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Toolkit

Resource Library

From Donor Organizer Hub


Fundraising 101 Donor Organizing
Here is your one-stop shop for explainers, templates, and lists on how to get started in your donor organizer journey! View Details
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Webinar

Resourcing the Base: (c)(3)/(c)(4) Fundraising & Dues

From Progressive Multiplier


Membership Dues Multi-Entity
Learn about innovative strategies for resourcing multi-entity organizations that ultimately helps them lean deeper into their missions. View Details
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Toolkit

2024 Changemakers Skills Camp Development Workbook

From The Movement Cooperative


Fundraising 101 IRG 101 Power Building
Fundraising in Crises and Creating Resilient Strategy, Collaborative Asks and Shared Infrastructure, Relationship Building, Data for Empowerment. View Details
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Training

Monetize Your Existing Program & Other Earned Income Strategies

From Progressive Multiplier, Courtesy of the Northwest Funder Collaborative


Fee for Service IRG 101
View Details
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Training

Mobilize Mass Base Through Rev Gen: Merch & E-Commerce

From Progressive Multiplier, Courtesy of the Northwest Funder Collaborative


Mission Commerce
View Details
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Training

Mobilize Mass Base through Rev Gen Part 1: c4 Small Dollar & Mid/Major Donors

From Progressive Multiplier, Courtesy of the Northwest Funder Collaborative


Individual Donations
View Details
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Training

Organizing Deep Base through Membership

From Progressive Multiplier, Courtesy of the Northwest Funder Collaborative


Membership Dues
Courtesy of the Northwest Funder Collaborative. View Details
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Training

The Nonprofit Industrial Complex & the White Supremacist Roots of Fundraising

From Progressive Multiplier, Courtesy of the Northwest Funder Collaborative


Nonprofit Industrial Complex
Courtesy of the Northwest Funder Collaborative. View Details
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Training

An Intro to Revenue Generation for Movement Groups Building Bases in Rural Communities, Pt 1

From Progressive Multiplier, Courtesy of Rural Democracy Initiative


Donor Acquisition Fundraising 101 IRG 101
Creating a fundraising culture among staff, board and organizers, identifying where to find donors and funders View Details
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Training

An Introduction to Revenue Generation for Movement Groups Building Bases in Rural Communities - Pt 2

From Progressive Multiplier, Courtesy of Rural Democracy Initiative


Fundraising 101 IRG 101 Management
Building a basic fundraising plan you can execute based on staff and volunteer bandwidth and a corresponding budget. View Details
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Training

Revenue Generation Tool Kit, Part 1

From Progressive Multiplier, Courtesy of Rural Democracy Initiative


Fundraising 101 Institutional Fundraising Storytelling
Develop an authentic voice-aligned case for support, create a one-pager and pitch deck with budgets for institutional ask View Details
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Training

Revenue Generation ToolKit, Part 2

From Progressive Multiplier, Courtesy of Rural Democracy Initiative


Fundraising 101 Storytelling
drafting appeals and scripts for individual donor organizing, optimizing donation View Details
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Training

Stewarding and Cultivating Your Funders and Individual Donors, Part 1

From Progressive Multiplier, Courtesy of Rural Democracy Initiative


Fundraising 101 Retention
developing a stewardship and cultivation calendar for both your funders and donors. View Details
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Training

Stewarding and Cultivating Your Funders and Individual Donors - Pt 2

From Progressive Multiplier, Courtesy of Rural Democracy Initiative


Fundraising 101 Institutional Fundraising
reviewing real funder and donor cultivation case studies View Details
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Webinar

Vision Briefing 2022: Rev Gen and Democracy

From Progressive Multiplier


IRG 101 Power Building Storytelling
Margaret Huang of the Southern Poverty Law Center, moderates a panel with PM grantees where they discuss Independent Revenue Generation, Democratizing Philanthropy, and how they use narrative to advance their mission. View Details
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Webinar

Environmental Justice Briefing: Class 1

From Progressive Multiplier


IRG 101
The inaugural class of our Environmental Justice cohort has finished their revenue generation projects. Check out what these groups had to say about experimenting with independent revenue generation to scale their mission. View Details
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Webinar

Content Club: The Future We Need

From Progressive Multiplier


Power Building
In this conversation co-hosted by New Left Accelerator and The Workers Lab, we talk with Erica Smiley and Sarita Gupta, about organizing money differently as part of our discussions on power and realizing a multiracial democracy. View Details
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Template

Individual Donor Profile Template

From Progressive Multiplier, Courtesy of the Northwest Funder Collaborative


Fundraising 101 Individual Donations
The individual donor prospect profile template is created to assist with new donor prospects. It is best to learn, understand, and involve your donors so you can know how to engage them in your organization.  View Details
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Toolkit

Post-Election Resources Toolkit

From New Left Accelerator


Power Building Management
This toolkit offers resources and some thoughts around navigating the complex safety and compliance risks of the post-election environment (when our work continues, threats often escalate, and the rules that govern our work change). View Details

Job Board

Development Director

Metro IAF

Deadline: Dec 25, 2024

Location: Maryland

Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000 / Yearly

Benefits: Metro IAF provides excellent training and generous benefits: family health insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and, after one year, 15% employer pension contribution.


Director
Metro Industrial Areas Foundation (Metro IAF) seeks an inaugural Development Director to lead 1) the expansion of its fundraising program (foundation grants, HNW individual donors, etc.); and 2) the capitalization of a $30+ million social investment fund to finance affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization projects sponsored by Metro IAF’s broad-based citizens’ organization affiliates. Metro IAF’s organizing goals are centered on homeownership & climate equity, criminal justice reform, immigrant rights & leadership development, organizing low-income and formerly incarcerated individuals for living wage jobs and organizing across the political divide in swing areas and states. View Details