
This session will break down what actually makes international fundraising work and where organizations commonly go wrong.
Date: April 28 | Time: 2:00 – 3:00 PM | Format: Paid Live Workshop
International fundraising is often approached with good intentions, but without the structure needed to succeed. Many organizations move too quickly into program delivery or fundraising without first establishing community trust, understanding regulatory realities, or clearly communicating their work to donors.
This session will break down what actually makes international fundraising work and where organizations commonly go wrong.
Drawing on nearly two decades of experience supporting projects across 75+ countries, Nichole Yamchuk, of Advocate Fundraising, will walk through the realities of entering and working within communities, navigating cross-border compliance considerations, and positioning programs in a way that funders can trust and support.
This is not a theoretical session. It is a practical, experience-based look at how to approach international fundraising in a way that is ethical, credible, and sustainable for small and mid-sized organizations.

Understand how to build trust and meaningful partnerships before launching or fundraising for international programs
Identify key compliance and funding restrictions that impact cross-border fundraising efforts
Learn how to clearly and ethically communicate international programs to funders without risking credibility or donor trust
Executive Directors leading small nonprofits
Development Directors and solo fundraisers managing multiple responsibilities
Teams relying heavily on one type of funding,
such as grants or events
Teams relying heavily on grants or events for funding
Nichole Yamchuk is the Founder and CEO of Advocate Fundraising, a Canada-based fundraising consultancy supporting nonprofits across Canada and internationally.
With nearly two decades of experience in the nonprofit sector, Nichole has contributed to fundraising and program development efforts across approximately 75 countries, working with organizations ranging from grassroots initiatives to established charities.
Her work focuses on ethical, transparent, and sustainable fundraising strategies, with a strong emphasis on grant writing, fund development planning, and donor communications. Nichole is known for her direct, practical approach and her commitment to helping organizations build funding strategies that align with both community needs and funder expectations.

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