NOPI - Nonprofit Incubator

As a nonprofit incubator, we aim to provide early-stage nonprofits with the resources and support they need to succeed and create positive social and environmental impacts. Specifically, our goals include:

Providing tailored mentorship and guidance: The incubator should provide expert guidance and mentorship to emerging nonprofit leaders to help them navigate the complex landscape of nonprofit management and fundraising.

Access to funding opportunities: The incubator should provide access to funding opportunities and resources to help early-stage nonprofits secure the resources they need to grow and achieve their missions.

Legal support: The incubator should provide legal support and resources to help emerging nonprofits navigate the legal and regulatory environment that governs nonprofit organizations.

Fundraising tools: The incubator should provide access to fundraising tools and resources to help early-stage nonprofits develop effective fundraising strategies and campaigns.

Facilitate networking opportunities and partnerships: The incubator should facilitate networking opportunities and partnerships with potential donors, partners, and grantmakers to help early-stage nonprofits build relationships and secure the resources they need to succeed.

Create a sustainable and equitable ecosystem: The incubator should create a sustainable and equitable ecosystem supporting early-stage nonprofit organizations' growth and sustainability by providing the resources and support necessary to make a meaningful impact.

Promote entrepreneurship: The incubator should support emerging nonprofit leaders in developing innovative solutions to social and environmental challenges.

By achieving these goals, the nonprofit incubator can create a positive impact by supporting early-stage nonprofits in achieving their missions, fostering innovation, and creating a more equitable and sustainable future.

Mentorship: Providing experienced mentors to help new nonprofits navigate the challenges of starting and growing a nonprofit organization.

Training and Workshops: Offering workshops, training, and educational opportunities to teach new nonprofits about topics such as fundraising, grant writing, board development, and strategic planning.

Networking: Connecting new nonprofits with other organizations, donors, and volunteers to help them build relationships and gain exposure.

Resource Sharing: Providing access to resources such as office space, equipment, and technology, which new nonprofits may not be able to afford on their own.

Seed Funding: Providing funding to help new nonprofits cover initial costs such as legal fees, filing fees, and other start-up expenses.

Collaboration: Encouraging collaboration between new nonprofits and other organizations in the community to share resources, expertise, and support.

Evaluation: Providing feedback and support to help new nonprofits measure their impact and improve their programs.

Capacity Building: Assisting new nonprofits in developing their organizational capacity, including governance, financial management, and program design.

Advocacy: Advocating on behalf of new nonprofits to ensure they have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.

Celebration: Recognizing and celebrating the successes of new nonprofits and their impact on the community.

Mentorship and coaching: NOPI provides guidance and coaching to early-stage nonprofits, helping them to develop their mission, strategies, and programs. Our experienced mentors can offer valuable advice on fundraising, marketing, and other important aspects of nonprofit management.

Training and education: NOPI offers training and educational programs to help early-stage nonprofits build their skills and knowledge. This includes workshops on topics such as financial management, grant writing, and board development.

Networking and collaboration: NOPI facilitates networking and collaboration among early-stage nonprofits, helping them to connect with other organizations and build partnerships. This leads to new funding opportunities, collaborations on joint projects, and other benefits.

Access to resources: NOPI provides access to resources such as office space, equipment, and technology. This can help early-stage nonprofits save on expenses and focus their resources on their core mission.

Funding and investment: NOPI provides pathways to funding or investment programs to support early-stage nonprofits. This can include seed funding, grants, and loans to help nonprofits get off the ground.

Since its inception in 2017, NOPI has launched multiple successful nonprofit organizations that have a meaningful impact on their communities. Currently, our incubator provides support to over 30 nonprofits and charitable programs. Through ongoing technical assistance, we encourage early-stage nonprofits to experiment with new approaches and technologies and by providing resources to support those experiments.

To date, we have raised over $1.5M in funds for program participants and distributed over $674.9K for the delivery of services. We continue to build a strong network of partners, donors, and supporters, creating a vibrant community of individuals and organizations that share a commitment to social impact.

Through impact measurement, we found that 100% of program participants found our technical assistance useful, while 93% found us helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. 70% of program participants have 0-1 year of nonprofit management experience, 7% are transgender or gender diverse, 48% are 45+ years old, 55% are non-caucasian, and 4% have an annual income of less than $20,000.