Village Learning Community

The Village Learning Community (VLC) is an eight-week virtual training experience designed specifically for fundraisers dedicated to serving communities, specifically within social justice initiatives. This innovative program not only provides tools and strategies to access critical resources and manage high-stakes fundraising conversations, but also creates a supportive community for participants navigating the unique challenges of the field.

The Village Learning Community offers a balance of expert-led training and peer connection. Participants will gain invaluable insights while building lasting relationships with others who share similar experiences and goals. By combining structured content with opportunities for dialogue, this program creates a streamlined, holistic approach to addressing both the practical and emotional demands of fundraising for social justice causes.

VLC was born out of the firsthand frustration that our founder and many other fundraisers experience as they work to access opportunities and advance the organizations they serve.  Recognizing the need for change, Maleka created the course based on research and evidence, past experience, and feedback gained as a trainer and presenter with a variety of national organizations. Feedback from the sessions have been highly-rated for their practical application and values-centered approach to fundraising.