The $4.8B Philanthropic Opportunity

The climate crisis is reshaping the funding landscape—and with government grant uncertainty on the rise, the urgency to diversify funding has never been greater. As donors increasingly prioritize sustainability and climate action, nonprofits that can effectively communicate their impact will gain access to the $4.8B in annual climate-focused funding.

Attract Climate Dollars. Amplify Your Impact.

Littlefoot Ventures invites you to join the Climate Messaging Mastery Course, an on-demand, expert-led program designed for nonprofit leaders in food, agriculture, public health, and nutrition. This course equips you with the tools and strategies needed to tell a compelling climate story, attract climate-conscious donors, and unlock new streams of support.

Craft Compelling Narratives

Learn how to translate climate science and food systems data into funder-ready messaging that resonates with today’s most active climate donors.

Unlock Funding for Less

Avoid the cost of hiring a full-time communications or development lead. Through personalized support, you’ll get expert-level insight at a fraction of the investment.

Expert Led Proven Strategies

Eva Goulbourne has helped 30+ nonprofits clarify their story, connect with aligned funders, and accelerate their fundraising results. Now, she’s bringing her best frameworks, tools, and strategic insights to you.

What Makes the Impact Accelerator Tier Different?

This premium tier includes everything in the Initiator and Connector tiers—plus four private strategy sessions with course creator Eva Goulbourne. It’s the fastest way to move from insights to implementation, giving you direct guidance on your climate message, materials, and funding strategy. To explore other tiers and view testimonials, visit www.littlefootacademy.com.

Climate Innitiator

Offers lifetime access to comprehensive course materials and resources for organizations or individuals.

Climate Connector

Expert-led group sessions and a collaborative community for organizations ready to scale their fundraising strategy.

Impact Accelerator

Turn your climate impact story into funding wins — with custom pitch feedback, donor strategy sessions, and hands-on personalized messaging support from an expert.

Proven Impact

In 2024, this course was delivered live to 27 organizations across North America, Europe, East Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. Now available on-demand, it offers the same quality content with the flexibility to learn at your own pace. Organizations that have completed this course report clearer donor messaging, increased funder engagement, and stronger outcomes across grant, campaign, and pitch opportunities.

Meet The Expert

Eva Goulbourne is a nationally recognized food systems leader with 17+ years of experience at the intersection of climate, philanthropy, and sustainable food systems. She is the CEO of Littlefoot Ventures, a sustainability consultancy working with nonprofits and funders to advance food and agriculture solutions to the climate crisis. A founding team member of ReFED, Eva has advised major climate philanthropies, corporate foundations, and mission-driven brands worldwide. Her background includes leadership roles at the World Economic Forum, Upcycled Food Foundation, and Farmhand Ventures. Eva is a frequent speaker at global summits and has been recognized with the Waste360 Changemaker Award, Top Women in Food & Ag, and Most Influential CEO (CEO Monthly).

Course Curriculum

6 Chapters · 42 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome, Orientation & Resources

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      Welcome & Orientation

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      Welcome & Orientation Packet

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      Connect With Fellow Participants on LinkedIn

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      Complete Your Intake Form

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      Access Your Press Kit

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      Glossary of Terms

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      Optional Viewing: The climate solutions worth funding – now

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      View the Resources Database

  2. 2

    Trends in Climate Science & Climate Philanthropy

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      1.1 Key Concepts in Climate Science

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      1.2 Intersection of Food and Climate

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      1.3 Philanthropy and Investment in Climate

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      1.4 The Enabling Environment

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      1.5 Our Opportunity for Food and Climate

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      Module 1 Textbook

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      Module 1 Workbook

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      Module 1 Textbook & Workbook

  3. 3

    Craft a Compelling Climate Narrative

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      2.1 Establishing Impact Pillars

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      2.2 Defining Your Organization’s Role

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      2.3 Understanding Climate Funders’ Motivations and Needs

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      2.4 Crafting Your Message

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      2.5 How to Talk About Climate

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      Module 2 Textbook

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      Module 2 Workbook

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      Module 2 Textbook & Workbook

  4. 4

    Tools in Your Climate Fundraising Toolbox

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      3.1 Exploring The Climate-Specific Fundraising Landscape

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      3.2 Leveraging Strengths and Assets

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      3.3 Utilizing a SWOT Analysis for Fundraising

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      3.4 Expanding Your Fundraising Reach

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      Module 3 Textbook

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      Module 3 Workbook

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      Module 3 Textbook & Workbook

  5. 5

    Prospecting Funders and Relationship-Based Fundraising in Action

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      4.1 Prospecting Funders & Evaluating Fit: Using Funder Personas to Assess Alignment

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      4.2 & 4.3 The Value of "Invitation-Only" Opportunities & Cultivating Long-Term Funder Relationships

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      4.4 Collateral Checklist

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      4.5 Examining What We've Learned Through A Case Study: The Fink Family And ReFED

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      Module 4 Textbook

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      Module 4 Workbook

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      Module 4 Textbook & Workbook

  6. 6

    A Synthesis and Review of Our Strategies, Tools, and Resources

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      5 Synthesis & Review

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      Module 5 Textbook

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      Module 5 Textbook

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      Bonus: Hosting a Webinar to Attract Climate Funders

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