Nonprofit Capacity & Leadership Initiative

Nonprofit Capacity & Leadership Initiative is sponsored by Allegany Franciscan Ministries. This initiative supports the organizational health and resilience of nonprofits serving communities in Florida, with a focus on historically marginalized groups, through grantmaking, collaborative funding, coaching, and professional development.

Nonprofit Capacity & Leadership Initiative - Allegany Franciscan Ministries Investing in Organizations & Their Leaders Nonprofit Capacity & Leadership Initiative Nonprofit Capacity and Leadership Grants Nonprofit Executive Leadership Sabbatical Program Wellness Lunch and Learns Capacity Building Cohorts Since our inception, Allegany Franciscan Ministries has invested in the capacity of nonprofit organizations and their staff and leaders.

Allegany believes that more just, equitable, and caring communities need strong, resilient nonprofit organizations. We also recognize that organizations led by, and supporting or providing services for, historically marginalized communities have been and are significantly under-resourced.

In 2024, following a year of discernment and research that included convening focus groups of BIPOC leaders in the nonprofit sector, Allegany is launching a new strategic initiative to invest in organizations and their leaders.

Our long-term goal for the nonprofit Capacity and Leadership Initiative is to support nonprofit and community organizations in Florida and their leaders to ensure they have the resources, opportunities, and capacity to thrive as they fulfill their missions. The Nonprofit Capacity & Leadership Initiative includes a variety of support programs for people at different levels of leadership, training opportunities, and convening.

Nonprofit Capacity and Leadership Grants The Nonprofit Capacity and Leadership grant is designed to support regional community based organizations in our six-county region. We currently operate on an invitation-only basis. The Wellness Grant program is intended to empower nonprofit organizations to prioritize the health and well-being of their employees and volunteers.

The grant program is designed to support former and current grant partners of Allegany Franciscan Ministries. Nonprofit Executive Leadership Sabbatical Program This new leadership program is designed to support five nonprofit executive leaders and their organizations through a three-month sabbatical, scheduled to take place in 2026. This program is designed to support former and current grant partners of Allegany Franciscan Ministries .

Wellness Lunch and Learns The Wellness Lunch and Learn virtual series is designed to foster open dialogue around key wellness topics. It offers a supportive space for our grant partners to share experiences, learn practical strategies, and strengthen personal and organizational resilience.

Capacity Building Cohorts We are currently partnering with Bonterra, a tech for good company, to deliver a capacity building program, called Jumpstart. This initiative provides tailored technology solutions that help organizations strengthen their fundraising strategy, attract new donors, and raise more for their mission. We have successfully supported over thirty nonprofits through this program.

Contact Brittney Frazier with questions about our Nonprofit Capacity & Leadership Initiative. Director of Nonprofit Capacity & Leadership