FY23 Cohort-Based Trainings

We are very excited to offer NEW cohort-based trainings aligned with our commitment to support the organizational health and resilience of the nonprofits serving our communities. We believe these opportunities will help address organization concerns and help propel your organization to the next level.

We have partnered with Resilia and Jumpstart Network for Good to offer year-long, cohort-based trainings for nonprofits in our six counties, including Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Martin, Pinellas, and Hillsborough.

Due to an anticipated high call volume, contact Brittney Frazier, the Grants Officer, via email at bfrazier@afmfl.org to schedule a time to discuss opportunities or choose an available date on her calendar. Office hours will be held mainly on Tuesday, please view the calendar for all dates/times.

Resilia

Resilia is a first-of-its kind national Funder Learning and Action Network aimed at elevating the capacity and voices of BIPOC-led/serving grassroots organizations. It is a highly customized one-year capacity building online program that offers 1;1 nonprofit coaching and peer-to-peer learning. Organizations will have 24/7 access to a team of nonprofit coaches for unlimited 30 minute consultation sessions.

Online Platform
Cohort members will have access to Resilia Academy, which is curated, bite-sized, actionable video courses spanning 5-20 minutes covering fundraising, governance, board management, and more.

Organizations will have access to 50+ downloadable templates and resources to expedite daily mission-facing & back-office needs.

Nonprofit Coaching

All invited nonprofits received unlimited access to Resilia’s team of in-house nonprofit coaches.

Peer-to-Peer Community
Ongoing opportunities for community building and peer-to-peer learning via:

* Quarterly lunch and learn sessions focused on custom-designed, relvant topics

*  Informal forums, such as happy hours, for sharing best practices, tips, and stories from the sector

* Newly launched Resilia Nonprofit Slack Community with opportunities to communicate and share with thousands of nonprofits across the country

We will offer participation to a cohort of 25 at no cost. To be considered, please express your interest in this program by completing the interest form by Friday,  August 12th.

Organizations will be notified of acceptance by Monday,  August 29th via email. This program will begin in early September.

Jumpstart Network for Good

Jumpstart Network for Good program provides grant partners with effective fundraising capacity-building support to create transformational change. It is a year-long program that pairs nonprofits with a personal fundraising coach and the integrated technology needed to engage community, diversify revenue, and sustain their programs.

One-On-One Coaching

Each participant will have the opportunity to match with a fundraising coach at the start of the program, Participants typically meet virtually with their coach twice a month, however, scheduling is flexible to accommodate the nonprofit’s calendar and upcoming campaigns.

Convenings & Peer Learning

Over the course of the year-long program, Jumpstart Network for Good  will co-facilitate two to three cohort meetings. During these meetings, nonprofit leaders have the opportunity to share success stories, ask for advice, and discuss where they may be challenged in an open forum.

Technology & Technical Assistance

Participants will move from disjointed, isolated systems to manage and engage their donors through Network for Good’s technology suite.

Educational Curriculum & Virtual Library

As a cohort, all participants are enrolled in a monthly best-practice fundraising curriculum that complements coaching sessions. Each month, a different fundraising topic is presented, and nonprofits receive corresponding tools and templates.

We will offer participation to a cohort of 15 organizations at no cost. To be considered, please express your interest in this program by completing this short assessment by Monday,  August 15th.

Organizations will be notified of acceptance by Friday,  August 26th via email. This program will begin in late September.

The following Eligibility and Limitations apply to both Resilia and Jumpstart Network for Good cohorts.

Eligibility

To be considered for this cohort-based training opportunity, the organization must align with Catholic Social Teaching and must meet the following basic requirements:

* Have received a ruling from the Internal Revenue Services confirming its exemption from federal income tax under scetion 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

* Serve residents one or more of the following counties: Miami-Dade, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Martin, Hillsborough, and Pinellas.

* Organizations with an operating budget of $4 million or less are eligible (excluding hospitals and universities)

* At least 50% of the organization’s population served must identify as BIPOC, LGTBQ+, or persons with a disability.

* At least 25% of staff leadership or board must include individuals who identify as BIPOC, LGTBQ+, or persons with a disability.

Limitations

Not available for individuals, public agencies, capital projects (buildings, van/automobiles, etc.) or endowments.

Organizations cannot receive multiple funding support from other cohort-based opportunities offered by Allegany Franciscan Ministries or the Tau Grant program in FY23.