Mockingbird Incubator
PROGRAMS
Nonprofit Incubator Program
After many years of working with nonprofits at different stages, we've designed the Nonprofit Incubator Program to teach founders how to run scalable nonprofits that make a difference. During the eight weeks of the program, our team works with nonprofits in a cohort setting step-by-step through the process of growing an organization, navigating the world of nonprofits, and securing the funds you need to realize their missions. Our program includes: -Eight (8) live workshops on nonprofit management, including one workshop from our partner, Givebutter, to help with attracting and engaging individual donors on their platform. -Review of organization fundraising campaign by the Givebutter team. -Access to our Fundraising Challenge and the opportunity to receive matching funds from Mockingbird Nonprofit Incubator. -Lifetime discounted access to all our additional events in nonprofit management and development. -Recordings and extra resources are available on our Teachable digital learning platform. -Access to our network of expert nonprofit professionals and founders and our growing incubator cohort alumni group. -One of our participants will have the opportunity to win our $3,000 seed grant after completing the program. Program topics include: -Strategic Planning for Founders -Goal Definition for Nonprofits -Board Development and Engagement -Creating a Successful Fundraising Plan -How to Engage Individual Donors -Marketing and Branding -Program Design and Evaluation -Including Equity in Day-To-Day Operations.
By the end of the Nonprofit Incubator program, participants walk away with a completed strategic plan to help guide their efforts and allow them to move towards sustainable funding and a bigger impact.
We first work with cohort participants to define key statements for their organization, including mission and vision statements. From there, we cover the strategic planning process and components of a strategic plan. Participants learn to set realistic and SMART goals for the next year, as well as realistic strategies to achieve their organization's goals. Throughout the program, we work together to refine each section of their strategic plans by taking a deep dive into relevant topics. For example, participants leave our program with an understanding of how nonprofit boards work, as well as guidelines for effective board recruitment, techniques for keeping their boards engagement, and methods of evaluating effectiveness. The Nonprofit Incubator program also covers financial management best practices for nonprofits, critical elements for financial accountability and transparency, a review of the main financial and tax reports for 501c3s, and the foundations of nonprofit budgeting and oversight. Other key outcomes of the program include a marketing plan, fundraising campaign, and practical strategies for infusing equity principles into operational management.
CONTACT
Mockingbird Incubator
5528 Echo Street
Los Angeles, California 90042
Phone: 6262725802