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4310549-352449Capacity Building Initiative: Greater MinnesotaJune 2021INTRODUCTIONFrom time to time Propel Nonprofits has the opportunity to develop and manage capacity building initiatives to provide one or more services for a group of nonprofits. Each initiative is designed to meet a specific need in a community and to help nonprofits build their knowledge, skills, and capacity to thrive. Capacity building initiatives are generally targeted to a specific type of nonprofit, a community or region, or a pre-selected cohort. OPPORTUNITYPropel Nonprofits is seeking applications for the new Capacity Building Initiative: Greater Minnesota (CBI-GM). The intent of CBI-GM is to help expand the capacity of organizations to advance their mission and goals. There are several ways to provide capacity-building support with Propel Nonprofits in the areas of consulting, training, and technical assistance.?A sample of potential projects can be found here.ELIGIBILITYThe primary organizations eligible 501c3 nonprofit organizations and groups fiscally-sponsored by a 501c3 organizations. Other organizations may be eligible and are encouraged to contact us for consideration. Please indicate your organization status:501(c)(3) nonprofit organizationFiscally sponsored (Fiscal agent name:____________)Other (Please indicate: ___________________) Additional eligibility characteristics include one or more of the following: Organizations serving communities in Greater Minnesota, in particular Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) anizations led by BIPOC leaders (executive staff positions and board of directors).Farmer-centered organizations.Arts and cultures anizations that support small businesses.TIMING and HOW TO APPLYBetween 15-25 organizations will be selected. Capacity-building projects are expected to start in August of 2021 and end by June of 2022. There is flexibility to begin projects later to be completed by June of 2022. Specific timelines and deliverables for consulting projects will be determined before commencing. ActivityDeadlineApplications open June 28th Information SessionsJuly 6 – 23rd Applications closeJuly 26, 2021 at 5 p.m. Central TimeOrganizations notifiedAugust 16thConsulting projects beginAugust 23rd The application will provide an opportunity for organizations to better define their capacity-building priorities, how Propel can support advancing those priorities and the organization’s ability to participate in a collaborative consulting process. Please contact Amanda Duhon (aduhon@)If you have questions or would like to explore a project further To sign up for an information sessionIf you require a different method of applyingCAPACITY-BUILDING OPTIONSThere are several ways to provide capacity-building support with Propel Nonprofits. A sample of potential projects can be found below. ConsultingStrategic Services: Propel Nonprofits consultants are experienced at providing strategic planning, succession planning, board development, and other strategic services to organizations. We will partner with you to design and complete the right strategic process to meet your organization’s needs.Accounting Services: Propel Nonprofits provides consulting and coaching designed to equip your organization with financial tools and resources that provide insight and ultimately empower nonprofit boards and staff to make decisions with confidence.Technical AssistanceAll staff at Propel Nonprofits can offer technical assistance with financial, governance, and strategy. Technical assistance is a process of providing targeted support to an organization with a development need or problem. At Propel Nonprofits technical assistance (TA) looks like this: we provide technical advice and nonprofit management advice and coaching; we provide tools, resources, and referrals; the TA is provided as needed; there may be no specific deliverable; there may be no specific timetable; and TA is performed as time permits for each staff person. There is no charge to nonprofit organization seeking this support.Training Customized sessions: Propel Nonprofits can provide any of our in-person trainings or webinars just for the client organization. We will work with them to gear the trainings to their audience. Clients can choose from a variety of finance and board governance topics including, but not limited to,?Fundamentals of Nonprofit Finance,?Financial Clarity for Boards,?Fundamentals of Board Governance or any of our trainings you find listed on our website.CAPACITY-BUILDING ACTIVITIES (SAMPLE) Strategic PlanningPropel engages organizational leaders to develop a roadmap and goals that strategically position your organization to have the most impact of your mission. We will explore strategic frameworks that is adaptable to organizational dynamics and the external environment, and provide subsequent templates and processes for completing and implementing the selected framework. Board Development and TrainingUsing the outcomes of a board self-assessment, Propel will work with the board of directors to create a development plan prioritizing areas of strength to sustain and areas of opportunity to grow. The board of directors will receive a Fundamentals of Board Governance training session as a framework for leadership.Change ManagementChange can be challenging and disruptive. By understanding various methods to manage change, leaders can better help their organization move along and embrace change, resulting in responsive and relevant outcomes. Propel consultants will work with organizational leaders to assess various change models and how to use them as tools for managing through transitional phases. Collaborations, advocacy collaborative partnershipsCollaborations and partnership come in many forms. With this emphasis on advocacy, Propel will review various approaches to coalition building to advance change for long-term impact. This will include exploring different frameworks, assessing leadership structures and evaluating goal setting and accountability practices.Leadership TransitionsSuccession planning for organizational leadership ensures the board of directors are prepared for a planned or unplanned departure. Propel will work with the board of directors to develop a process preparing for a leadership change and/or a process for post-hire of an organizational leader that will support the incoming Executive Director to be successful. Assessment of ProgramsTo remain responsive to the community it serves, organizations assess and prioritize programs that provide impact and have financial viability to the organization. Through an assessment of programs, Propel will assist organizational leaders to advance their mission through responsive and relevant programs and services. Training Training opportunities for this project will include 3-hour public workshops that require a fee, free 1-hour public webinars, and customized trainings developed with input from the client organization. Leaders Circles The leaders of the nonprofit clients selected for this project will have access to Leaders Circles. Up to two peer circles will be created for participants of this project and could include other nonprofit leaders from Greater MN. The two circles would meet virtually given the geographic distance between the organizations and Propel. Financial planning and strategyThis area of work may include budgeting, assessment of recent financial performance, financial scenario planning, and strategy conversations on use of financial resources. AccountingPropel’s accounting consultants can support organizations with the set-up of a Quickbooks-based accounting system, and be a thought and financial partner is assessing your financials and developing key insights to inform future finance decisions. APPLICATION INFORMATIONPLEASE NOTE:For this application, proper phrasing, language, and exact details are not our main priority.The priority is to provide community-based organizations with the support they need in a timelymanner. Please tell us about your work, what capacity-building support you’re asking for and the ability to work collaboratively to attain desired outcomes. Character limits are to keep proposals simple and concise.Propel takes a collaborative approach in our consulting, greatly valuing the perspectives and knowledge of organizational leaders. We will ask to work closely with a team of 3-5 from the organization to inform the outcomes, champion the process within the organization and provide input and insight into content produced. This team will have planning and debriefing meetings with Propel as well as keep the rest of the organization informed of progress and updates. Exact time commitments and suggestions of participants will be determined before commencing a project. Does your organization have the capacity to support this project with Propel Nonprofits?Highlight Your Choice:YesNoNot sure but would like to explore furtherOrganization Information:Organization Name:Organization Website:Address Line 1:Address Line 2:City:State:Zip Code:Contact First Name:Contact Last Name:Contact Position Title: Contact Phone:Contact Email:Please highlight your organization status:501(c)(3) nonprofit organizationFiscally sponsored What is the name of your fiscal agent name? Other If you selected ‘other’, please describe:Please briefly describe your organization’s mission and history (250-word max):Please briefly describe your organization’s key programs and services (250-word max):Please describe your role as a community-based organization. How does your organization enhance the communities you serve? (250-word max):Geographic Area(s) Served*In which regions of the state does your organization reach with your programs and services? See geographic regions at MN Compass: highlight all that apply.Choices CentralNorthlandNorthwestSouthernSouthwestWest CentralRequest SummaryPlease provide a detailed description of your request for capacity-building support. Some questions that may help with your response include: What have you worked on recently leading this capacity need? How is this a building block to something else they’re working on? Where is this in their story of growth and development? How will this significantly enhance your ability to serve community? (450 word limit)Types of Capacity-Building Support: Propel Nonprofits offers several ways to provide capacity-building support. For more detailed descriptions, refer to Page 2. While it is not required, please highlight the types of support you might be interested in (select all that apply).ConsultingTechnical AssistanceTrainingTypes of Capacity-Building Support: Listed below are sample capacity-building activities that could be included as part of your request. For more detailed descriptions, refer to Pages 2-3. Please highlight up to two that you might be interested in.Strategic PlanningBoard Development and TrainingChange ManagementCollaborations, advocacy collaborative partnershipsLeadership TransitionsAssessment of ProgramsTraining Leaders Circles Financial planning and strategyAccountingOther If you selected other, please describe:Please describe the communities and/or populations served through your organization. Please share more about the communities/interests you serve in terms of demographics, geography, and population. (250 word limit)Have there been any significant recent changes to your organization? These include any changes in key leadership roles on staff and among the board; organizational budget; facilities and/or partnership. (250 word limit)How will this benefit or impact your organization? Please list specific expected outcomes of this project with Propel Nonprofits. (250 word limit) ................
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