Emerging Fundraisers
Build your fundraising career.
- FATAD Fundraising Foundations Curriculum
- Monthly Live Masterclasses
- Career Development
- Virtual Office Hours
- Virtual Working Labs™
Fundraising Across the African Diaspora™
The premier professional platform connecting emerging and experienced fundraising leaders across the global African diaspora. Founded by globally recognized fundraising strategist Kia Croom, FATAD equips fundraising professionals with practical strategies, live learning experiences, and a global professional network designed to help organizations raise more and strengthen long-term sustainability.
Applications Now Open — We Go Live August 26th!
Why FATAD?
The organizations that thrive don't simply find funding — they develop fundraising leaders capable of securing major gifts, building strategic partnerships, diversifying revenue, and mobilizing transformational capital.
That's why we created Fundraising Across the African Diaspora™. FATAD is a professional platform designed to help fundraising professionals grow their careers while strengthening the organizations and communities they serve.
Choose your path
What makes FATAD different?
FATAD goes beyond one-off workshops. Every pathway pairs live instruction with hands-on practice, direct access to Kia, and a peer network of fundraising leaders working through the same real-world challenges you are.
Meet your guide
Global Fundraising Strategist & Founder, Fundraising Across the African Diaspora™
For more than 26 years, Kia has helped organizations raise more than $1 billion while advising nonprofits, NGOs, civil society organizations, corporations, and philanthropies across North America, the Caribbean, and Africa.
Kia believes too many extraordinarily impactful NGOs and civil society organizations remain unsung, unfunded, and underfunded because they fall outside traditional philanthropic networks. Her work is dedicated to helping these organizations unlock transformational capital while partnering with philanthropies to broaden opportunity, reduce unnecessary risk aversion, and expand who gets funded.
The process
Complete the online application — under 5 minutes.
We review your application and recommend the best pathway.
Receive a decision within five business days.
Complete enrollment and activate your access.
Receive your Welcome Guide, curriculum roadmap, calendar invitations, and pre-session resources.
Upcoming programming
Global reach
Frequently asked questions
The application helps us understand your experience, goals, and recommend the pathway that best supports your growth.
Less than five minutes.
Within five business days.
No. Applying is free. Selected applicants receive an invitation to enroll.
Yes. We may recommend a different pathway if it better aligns with your experience and goals.
No. FATAD welcomes professionals from across Africa and the global African diaspora.
Most sessions are intentionally not recorded to encourage live participation, meaningful discussion, and relationship building.
Attend the sessions most relevant to your goals. There is no attendance requirement.
Yes. Many employers cover professional development expenses.
Whether you're building your fundraising career, expanding your leadership, or guiding your organization's growth, FATAD is designed to help you succeed. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and you'll receive a decision within five business days.
Get in touch
Send us a note and a member of the FATAD team will follow up with you directly.