PHASE 1: explore
10-12
NONPROFITS CHOSEN
Our Partners coach nonprofits in identifying an idea around which to develop a storytelling pitch using the Fast Pitch method. Group sessions are used to brainstorm, gain feedback and enhance the idea. This phase culminates in a concept reveal event before Partners at which several nonprofits will be chosen to advance to the next phase.
SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER
phase 2: lift
4-6
NONPROFITS ADVANCE
During this phase, nonprofits and Partners will develop a business plan for the socially innovative ideas. This will include a deep dive into value proposition, competitive analysis, financial projections, fundraising assessment and more. The phase will close with an Idea Exposition Event where Partners will select one idea as the focus of a sustained, multiyear community investment.
JANUARY TO APRIl
phase 3: realize
1
INVESTEE SELECTED
Dedicated teams of Partners help identify and solve the selected nonprofit’s most pressing strategic and operational challenges in launching its idea. We pool our partners’ membership contributions so we can invest up to $20,000 in the chosen nonprofit each year for two to three years for a potential total of $60,000. Just as importantly, our partners share their diverse expertise in fields such as strategic planning, risk assessment, accounting, finance, event planning, board development, communications and more to strengthen the nonprofit.