G.A.I.N. - Growth, Agility and Innovation for Nonprofits
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We're helping ensure infinitely more Charlotte success stories by bolstering the capabilities of six area nonprofits with hardware, software, implementation, training and support.
Our one-year nonprofit accelerator drives Growth, Agility and Innovation for Nonprofits. G.A.I.N. equips nonprofits with modern technology to overcome challenges that limit them from reaching their full potential.
Hear from our inaugural cohort about their experience in the program.
Participant Benefits
G.A.I.N. provides nonprofit participants with the tools, training and other support they need to implement and sustain the benefits of the program:
- New Windows laptops for up to 5 staff members
- Evaluation of current technology use, stability and growth opportunities
- Assessment of security and identification of ways to minimize risk
- Technology plan & roadmap for implementation of improvements
- $5,000 grant to implement technology improvements identified through program
- A community of support through cohort gatherings & mentorship
All participating organizations can expect capacity-building benefits, including minimized expenses, saved time, minimized risk and increased employee job satisfaction. Past participants have leveraged these benefits to:
- Increase number of constituents served
- Improve quality of service to constituents
- Expand organizational geographic reach
- Grow into new lines of service
- Improve ability to fulfill mission
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G.A.I.N. Stories
Learn about nonprofits that participated in past G.A.I.N. cohorts.
Carolina Computer Partners Provide Donor Data Recommendations to Carolina Raptor Center
Bank of America Skilled Volunteer + S.T.A.R.S. – Security Assessment
Skilled Volunteers Deliver Donor Management Tool Optimization to Young Black Leadership Alliance
Skilled Volunteers + Youth Development Initiatives: Application Selection
CapTech Consulting + Wells Fargo + JazzArts Charlotte: Technology Plan Refresh
Bank of America, Divergent IT and American Tire Distributors + S.T.A.R.S. Math & English Academy: O365 and SharePoint Migration
Centene Corporation Skilled Volunteers Deliver Technology Plan Refresh to RunningWorks
Skilled volunteers + S.T.A.R.S. – Data Collection Software Selection
Bank of America, Softchoice, Apex Systems Skilled Volunteers + Shepherd’s Center of Charlotte: Donor Data Application Selection
