A New Kind of Fundraising Training for Rare Disease Foundations

Rare disease foundations are doing 100 things at once: You are advancing research, supporting families, and building deeply engaged communities—often all at once, and often with very limited time and staff.

Fundraising sits at the center of all of it. And while many teams know where they want to go, getting there requires more than effort alone. It takes clear strategy, consistent execution, and sophisticated tactics that fit the pace and complexity of your work. 

Stopping your essential mission work to dive into an immersive training program is a luxury most foundations simply cannot afford. Also, currently there is not a fundraising training program specifically for rare disease foundations.

We’re here to change that. Rare Impact is now offering a deep dive in fundraising training at the same time we are executing your projects so you are building your capacity while running an effective fundraising program. 2x the impact!

Introducing the 6-Month Fundraising Accelerator

The Rare Impact Fundraising Accelerator is a six-month partnership designed to strengthen your development program from the inside out.

You gain a team that works alongside you to shape strategy, create compelling donor communications, and move your highest-priority projects forward—while also building your fundraising knowledge, skills, and systems to grow your revenue long-term.

For many foundations, it feels like finally having the level of fundraising training and support that matches the scale of their mission.

Why This Approach Works

Most fundraising training stops at ideas or frameworks. What’s often missing is the hands-on support to apply those ideas in real time, across real campaigns, with real stakes.

Inside the Accelerator, training and execution happen together. Each week, you are not only learning—we are actively building:

• Campaigns that are ready to launch
• Messaging that resonates with donors
• A development plan that connects daily work to long-term goals

And because our team brings decades of experience in fundraising for health and science organizations, we understand how to translate complex research into stories that inspire giving.

What You Build Over Six Months

By the end of the Accelerator, you and your organization are operating from a much stronger foundation. Not only do you have the skills and knowledge to advance your fundraising, but you also have key deliverables that create a sustainable development program.

You’ll walk away with:

• A clear, actionable 12-month development plan
• A Fundraising Playbook tailored to rare disease organizations
• A Ghostwriting Guide with custom ChatGPT prompts for leadership communications
• Training modules on key fundraising topics
• Private Trainings with National Experts on fundraising topics
• Community of Support with other rare disease foundation leaders
• High-quality, beautifully designed + written campaigns and collateral
• Weekly strategic counsel sessions and executive coaching
• Real progress on the projects that matter most

Just as importantly, your team learns how to strategically lead fundraising after the Accelerator. Our goal is for you to be able to independently run your fundraising program with confidence.

Designed for Small Teams with Big Goals

This work is especially powerful for:

• Teams of one who need both support and execution
• Small teams ready to bring more structure to their fundraising
• Organizations that know fundraising needs to grow, but need a clear path forward

We adapt to how you work. Some teams rely on us heavily for execution, while others co-create deliverables. In both cases, momentum builds quickly because the work is moving forward every week.

From Strategy to Momentum

The first month is focused on understanding your organization and beginning priority projects right away. From there, we map your full year, build your core tools, and move into active campaign execution.

By the final months, your communications are consistent, your strategy is clear, and your development program is operating with intention.

This is where fundraising starts to feel more manageable—and more effective.

Secure Your Spot Before July 1

The 6-Month Fundraising Accelerator is currently offered at:

$4,500/month for a 6-month commitment

This rate will increase on July 1, 2026, and we are only accepting two additional clients at this pricing.

If you’ve been thinking about strengthening your fundraising, this is the moment to commit to building your capacity with a team who truly understands the unique landscape of rare disease fundraising.

Let’s Build What’s Next

Your community already believes in your mission.

With the right strategy, fundraising training, and support, you can turn that belief into sustained momentum for your work.

Schedule your Discovery Call now →