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PRINCIPLES & BEST PRACTICES FOR NONPROFITS

In partnership with the Louisiana Alliance for Nonprofits (formerly LANO), Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation is pleased to present the Nonprofit Capacity Building Institute: Principles & Best Practices for Nonprofits. The Institute is an intensive, 12-month program focused on strengthening organizational capacity, measurable outcomes, community impact, and operational effectiveness.

OVERVIEW

The Institute will run September 2024-August 2025. In a cohort-based approach to capacity building, you will participate in weekly small group convenings around specific topics paired with shared learning opportunities to discuss mutual issues, learning from the challenges and solutions of peers, and problem solving together. Each session will be facilitated by a content expert who will guide the cohort, frame each session, and offer tools and resources. In addition, participants will have access to support by Resilia, a tech platform and consultancy that provides extensive support, resources, and one-on-one coaching throughout the program.

INSTITUTE TIMELINE

The Institute begins with an organizational assessment followed by a virtual introductory session, 13 weekly 3-hour in-person class sessions September-December and two planning sessions focused on future planning and goal setting. Selected organizations must commit one lead participant to attend all sessions, plus one other appropriate person based on the session topic. The Institute will be intense, and attendance is critical to your success. We value your time and will ensure that each session is worthy of your commitment.

In-Person Session Topics
Management, Leadership & Governance
Organizational Assessments with Resilia
Financial Management: Optimal Budgeting for Nonprofits
Financial Management: Stabilizing Your Organization with Smart Financial Planning
Human Resources: Building the Right Team: Performance Management & Succession Planning
Board Development: Recruitment, Retention, Training & Communication

Marketing, Communications & Fundraising
Marketing: Storytelling, Branding & Social Media
Fundraising: Building a Plan, Events & Volunteer Management
Using Data to Measure Success: Collection & Communication

Online Sessions with Resilia
Virtual Orientation & Assessments
Making a 3-month plan with Resilia (individual session, required)

APPLY

Applications are currently closed and will reopen in Summer 2025. If you have questions, please contact Jan Ross.

FALL 2024 COHORT

American National Red Cross
Ascension Ready Start Network
Baton Rouge Zion City & Glen Oaks Community Housing Development Inc
Brave Heart – Children in Need
Bridge Agency Inc
CASA of the 18th JDC
Church United for Community Development
Conscious Moms
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
EnvisioNBR
Families Helping Families of Greater Baton Rouge
Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge
Front Yard Bikes, LLC
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
J K Reed Community Resource Center Inc
Launch
Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants
Mary’s Hands Network
Metanoia Inc
Mighty Moms
Scotlandville Area Foundation
Someone Always Cares Foundation
St. Lillian Academy
St. Paul Catholic Church
The Kingdom Group International Inc