1863 Fundraising Council

The Need

Speakers & Instructors

Teach the next generation

Provide one to many lessons with members during our programs.

Short-term Coaches

Make the complex digestible

Help founders apply what they're learning during programs via 1:1 interactions & coaching circles.

Long-term Mentors

Monthly guidance from experts

Post-graduation, 1-on-1 support that addresses specific business issues & challenges (6-months).

In-Network Freelancers

Hands-on support & engagement

A robust network of pro's with priority consideration for all 1863 & member jobs.

1863 Advisors

Aligned enablement of the 1863 brand

Mission-aligned pro's who can share & create opportunities for our brand, programs and members.

1863 Board Members

Holding 1863 accountable

Those with fiduciary duty to guide and support the organization over the next several years.

Bank Loans

Government Backed Loans

Venture Capital

Angel Investors

Public Grants

Private Grants

Peer-to-Peer Lending

Equity Crowdfunding

Donation-based Crowdfunding

Rewards-based Crowdfunding

Debt-Securities Crowdfunding

Profit-sharing / Revenue-sharing

Providing access to capital and the guidance to manage it.