The Fundraising with the Private Sector BRIDGE mentorship experience, led by the Foundation for the Conservation of Biodiversity (BIOFUND), was designed as a transformative initiative to empower seven Conservation Trust Funds (CTFs) from both Africa and Latin America to engage effectively with private sector donors. The initiative aimed to enhance financial resilience and promote innovative financing mechanisms by addressing critical fundraising strategies and capacity gaps. 

This case study highlights the experience’s main achievements, including the development of tailored fundraising strategies, the strengthening donor relationships, and the adoption of innovative financing models, including biodiversity offsets, debt-for-nature swaps, and basket funds for protected areas. Through a mix of online and face-to-face sessions, the experience fostered collaboration, enabling CTFs to share best practices and establish a support network.