CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM
Presentation to
City Council of Stockton
Presented by
Kristen Birtwhistle
President & CEO
United Way of San Joaquin County
October 17, 2023
CURRICULUM: THE 4 PILLARS
Operational Framework
Revenue Structure
Governance
Brand & Community Engagement
HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN:
Large Group Sessions
Monthly Study Sessions
Differentiated Coaching and Support
Ongoing Feedback on Sustainability Plans
Participants were surveyed throughout the program.
The data in this presentation has been pulled from the final program survey.
Program evaluation was grounded in the assumptions & outcomes from the NCBP Logic Model.
Leaders desire to learn skills
how to ensure the long-term
sustainability and viability of
their nonprofits.
Nonprofits will enhance the
capacity necessary to affect
change in the City of Stockton.
Leaders will be equipped for
action by participating in
NCBP.
Build common approaches to
capacity escalation.
Believe NCBP has
effectively empowered
them to enhance the
capacity of their
organizations.
100%
Assumptions
Believe the resources
provided in building a
healthy organizational
structure.
75%
Believe participating in
NCBP has increased their
organizational capacity
to respond to emerging
needs.
87.5%
Are approaching
capacity-related issues
in new ways; both in
thought and approach.
100%
Short-Term Outcomes
Create a Multi-Year Sustainability Plan
Create a Network of Leaders
Produce a Cohort of Graduates
Long-Term Outcomes
16 Enrolled
14 Graduated
GRADUATION RATE
YEAR ONE:
Tracking...
Org. Sustainability and Viability
Workplace Culture & Employee
Retention
Board Adaptability
Funding
Community Impact
Financials
62.5%
of participants have
already made changes
to their budget because
of participating in
NCBP.
100%
100% of participants have applied for
new funding opportunities because of
what they learned in NCBP.
Engagement with municipalities and funders
evolved.
”We have a greater connection to various local
funders.”
“We are proactively engaging with municipalities and
funders on current grants.”
“We are equipped with more tools to respond to and
engage with funders and municipalities.”
“Established more connections & partnerships.”
$2.8M
$1.2M
Of potential funds applied for
because of what participants
learned in NCBP.
Secured, more pending approval.
62.5%
37.5%
TESTIMONIALS
“This experience has opened doors to
endless possibilities for growth and
sustainability."
“What was taught was relevant to the
challenges of nonprofits today and
strengthened my understanding of
our own operations. At every step of
the way we were supported.
I'm appreciative of having the
opportunity to be part of the program
and to have learned from our expert
facilitators.”
“Being a part of the NCBP opened my
eyes to look at how I can support my
organization through looking at what
pillars are important to work on so we can
sustain what we have now and continue
to grow.”
“The Nonprofit Capacity Building Program
elevates the work of our nonprofit
through the gifts of knowledge, skills, and
mindset development.
Our participation was well worth the
investment in ensuring our collective
cohort can maximize our impact through
our organization's mission and vision.”
Alumni Program
Expressed an interested in
participating in an alumni program.
87.5%
Expressed Desire for Continued Development
Leadership Development
Finance, Budgeting, & Revenue Structure
HR: Policy & Procedures and People Management
Public Relations
Grant Writing
Continued Community
Application Window:
Cohort 2 Orientation:
Cohort 2 Launch:
August 31 – October 20, 2023
December 5, 2023
January 8, 2024