CFBC Announces CFRM Participants
Twenty-one nonprofit professionals have been selected as 2025 Capacity Building grants recipients. These individuals, representing 15 nonprofit organizations, will elevate their fundraising expertise by participating in the Certificate of Fund Raising Management (CFRM) coursework through the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.
This program offers unparalleled training in fundraising management, equipping participants with the tools and strategies needed to strengthen donor relationships, increase revenue, and enhance their organization’s long-term sustainability. Beyond the coursework, the cohort consists of Boone County-serving peers, creating a unique environment for networking, collaboration, and shared learning tailored to the community’s needs.
2025 CFRM Cohort:
- Nathan Ayers, Freedom Church
- Lou Ann Baker, Brick Street Poetry
- Courtney Bickett, Indiana Wish Foundation
- Natalia Bogle, Junior Achievement of Central Indiana
- Hope Coons, Community Foundation of Boone County
- Kasey Davis, Aspire Indiana
- Katie Demas, A Kid Again – Indiana Chapter
- Crystal Dimiceli, Community Foundation of Boone County
- Ana Disselhorst, Whitestown Parks & Recreation
- Erin Effner, SullivanMunce Cultural Center
- Hannah Fritz, Junior Achievement of Central Indiana
- Allyson Gutwein, Discover Boone County
- Katherine Heiss, Brick Street Poetry
- Bethany Hernandez, Whitestown Parks & Recreation
- Kim Newman, Witham Family YMCA
- Diane Schultz, The Cabin Counseling & Resource Center
- Mark Scoular, YMCA of Greater Indianapolis
- Pam Verbarg, The Arc of Greater Boone County
- Sunshine Vinson, Freedom Church
- Abby Waeiss, Witham Family YMCA
- Lisa Williams, The Shalom House
CFBC is proud to offer this program at a significantly discounted rate for participants.
- Earning the CFRM demonstrates a strong commitment to fundraising leadership and offers numerous benefits, including:
- Enhanced Expertise: Gain a deeper understanding of fundraising best practices.
- Stronger Donor Relationships: Develop skills to cultivate and maintain meaningful connections with donors.
- Improved Campaign Management: Learn effective strategies for planning and executing successful fundraising campaigns.
- Career Advancement: This valuable credential can be a significant asset for individuals seeking to advance their fundraising careers.
- CFRE Preparation: Completing the CFRM fulfills a substantial portion of the requirements for the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential, a globally recognized certification.