Nonprofit Capacity Building Collaborative (NCBC) Fellowship Program

Nonprofit Capacity Building Collaborative (NCBC) Fellowship Program is sponsored by Community Foundation of Northern Nevada (powered by Fidelity Charitable Catalyst Fund and local philanthropic partners). The Nonprofit Capacity Building Collaborative (NCBC) is a funder-led initiative designed to help nonprofit organizations in Northern Nevada strengthen their systems, messaging, and strategies for individual giving.

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Building a More Resilient Northern Nevada. Nonprofits across Northern Nevada are navigating increasing demand, funding uncertainty, and limited capacity. The Nonprofit Capacity Building Collaborative (NCBC) is a funder-led initiative designed to help nonprofit organizations during these challenges by strengthening the systems, messaging, and strategies that make individual giving possible.

Rooted in the findings of the Nonprofit Capacity Building Landscape Analysis and advanced through the strategic vision of the Steering Committee, the NCBC represents a coordinated, community-driven approach to strengthening nonprofit capacity. Delivered through a cohort-based fellowship experience, focusing on equipping nonprofits with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to position them for greater sustainability and impact.

The NCBC Fellowship Program strengthens the nonprofit sector by investing in people and systems. Not just programs.

Over time, this work contributes to: A more resilient nonprofit ecosystem Improved workforce stability and organizational health Increased philanthropic engagement across the region Stronger alignment between donors, nonprofits, and community priorities The NCBC Fellowship Program is delivered over several months and combines education, coaching, and real world donor engagement opportunities.

Each year, 20-25 mid-sized nonprofits with annual budgets between $500,000 and $5 million will be accepted into the cohort.

12-month cohort-based learning and peer exchange Organizational health assessments and goal setting Fundraising readiness training and strategy development (through the Lilly School of Philanthropy-Fundraising School ) Customized technical assistance and systems implementation between sessions Donor communications and storytelling practice Pitch coaching focused on clarity, confidence, and alignment A culminating Pitch Showcase that connects nonprofits with community members and local donors Dedicated Staff Participation Organizations should plan to actively engage throughout the program by assigning at least one staff member (in addition to the Executive Director/CEO) focused on fundraising or donor engagement, participating fully in workshops, coaching sessions, and cohort convening, and implementing strategies and systems between sessions.

Fellows should anticipate: Monthly cohort session or workshop 4-day fundraising bootcamp in the fall Regular check-ins or coaching sessions Internal time to implement new tools, systems, or strategies Organizations will receive individual and group assistance tailored to their needs to support the implementation of systems or strategies.

Collaborative Learning Environment Fellows will join a cohort of peer organizations across Northern Nevada, creating space to: Share challenges and solutions Learn from one another Build lasting relationships across the nonprofit sector By the end of the program, participating organizations will have: Greater confidence in communicating their mission and impact Clearer fundraising and donor engagement strategies Stronger internal operational systems and practices Increased visibility within the community New relationships with peers, supporters, and philanthropic partners Kickoff Meeting: April 30 (required for select organizations) Additional program dates and milestones will be shared upon acceptance.

A shared commitment to growing philanthropy and supporting a thriving nonprofit ecosystem in Northern Nevada The Nonprofit Capacity Building Collaborative is powered by the Fidelity Charitable Catalyst Fund and local philanthropic partners who share a commitment to supporting nonprofit capacity and long-term community impact.

Northern Nevada Endowment Fund Contact Maricela Gutierrez Rodriguez , Director of Community Engagement Email Maricela Call 775-333-5499 Ext. 200 Don’t fill this out if you’re human: