The $4.8B Philanthropic Opportunity

The climate crisis is not just an environmental emergency—it’s transforming the way capital flows. With government funding growing more uncertain and philanthropic dollars shifting toward climate action, mission-driven nonprofits must adapt or risk being left behind. Climate-focused philanthropy has skyrocketed—growing over 300% in just five years, now topping $4.8 billion annually. But only organizations that communicate their climate relevance clearly will gain access.

That’s where the Climate Messaging Mastery Course comes in.

Created by Littlefoot Ventures, a top consultancy in sustainability and food systems strategy, this on-demand course is built for nonprofit leaders across food, agriculture, nutrition, and public health. It gives you everything you need to stand out in a crowded funding landscape, including:
-Proven climate messaging frameworks
-Donor-ready pitch templates
-Real-world storytelling tools used to raise six-figure gifts from climate-aligned funders
The Global Food Banking Network
Green America
Farmhand Ventures
Plant Based Foods Association
Chef Ann FoundationPlant
Upcycled Food Association
Soil & Climate Alliance
New Roots Institute

“This course helped shift my mindset and gave me new perspectives on the various levers to pull when seeking funding for our climate work.”

Green America

“As a content creator and a newbie to the fundraising space, I found this course extremely insightful to positioning myself with potential funders. From the outset, Eva and her team shared vital information in a creative and succinct way that would have otherwise taken me years to learn! ”

Triangle Monday

“Littlefoot Ventures empowers the food rescue industry to better understand and communicate the positive environmental impact of its recovery efforts. This impact is often misunderstood and undervalued, but with Littlefoot’s support, we’re working to change that narrative!”

Brightly

“Eva's guidance helped me to transform pages and pages of detailed, disjointed facts and thoughts into a concise overview that can be digested by impact investor audiences.”

Farmhand Ventures

Meet the Expert

Eva Goulbourne

Expert Instructor & CEO, Littlefoot Ventures

Eva Goulbourne is a recognized food systems leader with 17+ years of experience driving global food and agriculture solutions to address the climate crisis. As CEO of Littlefoot Ventures, she helps nonprofits, philanthropists, and mission-driven organizations accelerate their programmatic and fundraising strategies for maximum impact.

A founding team member of ReFED, Eva helped establish the nonprofit as the food loss and waste leader that it is today. Previously, she worked at the World Economic Forum, advancing global food and agriculture initiatives.

Eva has served as Board President of the Upcycled Food Foundation, where she led consumer engagement efforts and was a key architect in the sale of the Upcycled Certified program to a publicly traded company. She is also a Venture Partner at Farmhand Ventures, a $10M fund focused on transforming agricultural labor to improve conditions for farmworkers and address the industry’s labor crisis.

A recognized industry expert, Eva has spoken at 30+ global conferences and earned honors such as the Waste360 Changemaker Award, “Most Influential CEO” (CEO Monthly), and Top Women in Food & Ag (Trellis). She is an active member of IMAGINE, Google’s Food Lab, and the National Network of Consultants to Grantmakers.

FAQ

  • What is included in my purchase?

    The Climate Messaging Mastery Course offers three subscription tiers:

    Climate Initiator ($999) – Lifetime access to self-paced modules, a downloadable textbook and workbook, a sustainable food systems resource library, and a certificate of completion.
    Climate Connector ($1,499) – Includes everything in Climate Initiator plus monthly live Q&A webinars with Eva, access to a community forum, and a member directory for networking.
    Impact Accelerator ($3,499) – Includes everything in Climate Connector plus quarterly 1-on-1 strategy sessions with Eva for one year (a $1,000 value per session).

    For questions, email [email protected].

  • Is the course only open to nonprofit professionals?

    Although the course content focuses on securing grant funding, which is often limited to nonprofit organizations, the curriculum will certainly apply to any food organization seeking to go after climate funding. This includes but is not limited to start-ups, media groups, and trade associations.

  • Is this program for global organizations?

    Yes, this program is for organizations with different regional focuses and is not just US based.

    In 2024, Littlefoot Ventures delivered the Climate Messaging Mastery Course to organizations across the USA, Latin America, Europe, East Africa, and Southeast Asia.

    Please email us at [email protected] with any additional questions.

  • When is the course taking place?

    For the first time we're offering the course on-demand, allowing participants to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule.

  • How can participants continue networking and collaborating with peers after completing the course?

    Climate Connector and Impact Accelerator participants gain access to a private LinkedIn group and exclusive member directory, creating opportunities for ongoing networking and collaboration with like-minded peers, nonprofit professionals, and industry leaders—extending the impact of the course well beyond its duration.

  • How can I promote my completion of the course on LinkedIn?

    We will provide each participant with a customized post to showcase the completion of the course as well as a verified certification to add to your LinkedIn profile and resume. We look forward to celebrating you!

  • How many hours is the course?

    There are 5 recorded lessons (plus a welcome session) and each one is one hour. There are textbook readings, workbook activities, and other resources included in the course.

  • Will I lose access to all of the materials in the portal after completing the course?

    No, once you have created your log in for the learning portal, you will be able to access it indefinitely.

  • What types of payment and currencies do you accept?

    We accept all major payment methods in multiple currencies through our secure payment provider, Stripe.