Nonprofit Technology and Process Improvement Grant Programs: G.A.I.N.

G.A.I.N. delivers a journey of technology and process improvement to a cohort of Charlotte, NC nonprofits

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We're helping ensure infinitely more success stories in Charlotte NC by bolstering the capabilities of six area nonprofits with hardware, software, mentorship, technology training and change management support.

Our one-year nonprofit accelerator drives Growth, Agility and Innovation for Nonprofits. With G.A.I.N. your nonprofit can get equipped with the tools you need to overcome technology challenges and expand your capabilities.

See our overview presentation to learn more about what to expect in the program.

G.A.I.N. nonprofit grant program participant benefits

G.A.I.N. provides nonprofit participants with the tools, training and other support they need to implement and sustain their technology and process improvements:

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
Website User Experience Evaluation to identify strengths and areas for improvement
Technology plan & roadmap for implementation of improvements
$5,000 grant to implement technology improvements identified through program
Program mentor who will partner with you for the entire 1 year journey
A community of support through cohort gatherings

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

Nonprofit grant program additional information

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What is the time commitment?

What are the additional nonprofit commitments required?

In addition to 8-10 hours of time/month for one staff member, each participating nonprofit will be asked to:

Secure leadership support throughout the entire 1-year program, November 2023 – November 2024
Attend bi-monthly cohort meetings (in person, as possible)
Implement technology improvements identified during the program, as financially feasible
Embrace a belief that the technology improvements made and identified through participation in this program can amplify your organization’s impact

What are the nonprofit eligibility requirements?

To participate in G.A.I.N., nonprofits must:

Have held a current 501(c)3 nonprofit designation for at least 3 years - participants will be required to provide 501(c)3 determination letter
Have an annual operating budget of at least $75,000
Employ at least one full time staff member
Be located in the greater Charlotte area
Have a community-focused mission that does not focus primarily on promoting religious activity or political campaign activity
Meets Apparo's service guidelines

Questions?