Nonprofit Capacity Building

We believe a healthy, resilient, and connected nonprofit sector is vital to creating equitable communities.

To do great work, nonprofits need strong leaders, clear plans, efficient systems, and a robust, diversified revenue stream. This takes investment in staff and time to explore and plan — something for which many nonprofits on limited or restricted budgets have few resources to spare.

By investing in capacity-building efforts, we support grantees in developing the skills, infrastructure, resources, and relationships to improve or sustain their operations, governance, and program delivery. Effective capacity-building efforts can result in increased efficiency, greater impact, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and an ever-changing sector. When capacity building is successful, nonprofits can better serve their communities, address complex social issues, and create lasting positive change.

To strengthen nonprofit capacity and cross-sector connectivity that leads to greater organizational and community-wide impact, we primarily fund:

• Executive coaching for new nonprofit executives
• Targeted cohort learning experiences
• Organizational capacity-building
• Opportunities that build relationships between grantees and connections with other funders

Foundation staff meet with grantees annually to assess capacity-building needs for the upcoming year. Based on the insight gained, staff develop capacity-building strategies and communicate funding opportunities through direct invitations or our newsletter.