Fundraising & Sustainability Cohorts (Fall 2024)
Program Details:
As the nonprofit sector and funding options evolve, it's crucial for organizations to diversify their revenue sources to secure long-term viability. To support this effort, the Nonprofit Center, in collaboration with the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC), is launching a cohort program which will include five in-person, group sessions (2.5 hours each), and up to 3 hours of 1:1 consultation with each organization by phone/online platform. These classes will be conducted on Wednesdays between October 23 and November 20th.
This initiative is designed for 501(c)(3) organizations looking to create or refine their fundraising and resource development strategies. The program features a blend of in-person sessions and private 1:1 consulting for teams of up to three individuals from 10 participating organizations.
The curriculum will be customized for these two separate cohorts. The depth of each topic will vary by cohort and tailored to meet the needs of participants.
- Smaller, more recently established nonprofits who have received their 501(c)(3) designation fewer than five years ago, employ fewer than three full-time paid employees and/or have an operating budget less than $250K.
- Mid-size, more established nonprofits who employ more than three full-time paid employees and/or have an operating budget more than $250K
Please note: The Nonprofit Center will have discretion to finalize the admission into one of the two cohorts based on the application pool.
Application Dates: LINK TO APPLICATION
- Application Opens: September 3, 2024
- Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
- Notification of acceptance: October 7, 2024
Dates of Sessions:
Sessions will be held on the following Wednesdays:
- October 23
- October 30
- November 6
- November 13
- November 20
Location:
- Sessions 1 - 4 (October 23 - November 13): 900 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, 21401
- Session 5 (November 20): Location TBD (in or around Annapolis)
Note: instructor may decide to hold one session virtually.
Time:
2:00pm to 4:30pm Organizations selected for the mid-size, more established cohort
6:00pm to 8:30pm Organizations selected for the small, recently established cohort
Cost:
$75 Organizations selected for the small, recently established cohort
$125 Organizations selected for the mid-size, more established cohort
There is no fee to apply.
Those that are selected for the cohorts will receive payment details with the acceptance letter. Scholarships are available to those in-need, details for which will be provided should your organization be accepted into the cohort.
Note: This program is for teams of up to three individuals per organization. Similar programs have been valued at $1700 per organization.
Questions:
For questions about the cohort program, contact Jennifer Purcell at expurc99@aacounty.org.
For questions about the application, contact Kristen Krall at kristen@cfaac.org.