Does your nonprofit need help? Are you ready for the next level? Apply for our Capacity Building Scholarship opportunity!
Each organization will receive a capacity assessment and a program designed specifically for them which will include free consulting, training, and peer mentoring. Areas addressed can include board work, fundraising, leadership development, human resources, marketing, volunteer coordination, fiscal management, evaluation, collaboration, and administrative support.
NSC will partner with you to enhance your impact and sustainability!
Program participants will have access to…
NSC Learning Opportunities
Executive Director Round Table
Customized Program Plan
NSC will provide a customized program plan based on the organization’s assessment results. Executive Directors and core leadership staff are invited to attend sessions.
St. Louis Metro Region Scholarship Application Process
To apply for this program, please complete the application by clicking here or downloading the application here.
The Network for Strong Communities, in partnership with the Nina Needleman Charitable Fund, offers a year-long, no-cost comprehensive capacity building program for 10 organizations in the St. Louis region.
Qualified candidates will:
- Have a 501(c)3 status
- Have an organizational budget within the range of $250,000 and $1,000,000 (applicants outside of this range will be accepted by invitation only)
- Organization has been established for a minimum of 3 years
- Applications will not be accepted from schools or houses of worship
- Eligible organizations should be located in the St. Louis metro area
- Agree to meet program participation requirements which are as follows:
• Complete assessment
• Complete initial program meeting and check-in meetings
• Attend a minimum of 6 out of 12 workshops and/or learning labs
• Attend a minimum of 9 out of 12 ED round table meetings
• Have a minimum of two participating staff or board members. This must include an Executive Director. - Applications will be accepted through July 15, 2024.
- Applications not submitted through the link above and any questions should be directed to Olivia Snare.