KARS Nonprofit Accelerator
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The KARS Nonprofit Accelerator is a Learning Cohort that provides instruction, strategies, tips and collaborative opportunities to nonprofits and community organizations.
Created as a way of providing a supportive learning environment, KARS Nonprofit Accelerators enable participants to apply theory into practice and "learn to fish" for themselves while receiving guidance, access to resources and opportunities to collaborate. cohort: (def)--a group of students working together through the same curriculum & sharing learning experiences Nonprofits who have support are much more likely to succeed. |
At The KARS Institute, our goal has always been to not only provide our clients with the information, documents, plans or proposals they were looking for (thus feeding them for a day), but also to teach them the ins and outs of the strategies and thinking behind the process so that they could then go on and do these things for themselves (in essence teaching them to fish).
Through the establishment of The KARS Institute for Learning & Collaboration, we are able to provide personal and professional development courses on a variety of topics. Individualized learning opportunities are plentiful under this model, but our goal is to encourage and facilitate the formation of interactive learning groups through our Nonprofit Accelerator.
Through the establishment of The KARS Institute for Learning & Collaboration, we are able to provide personal and professional development courses on a variety of topics. Individualized learning opportunities are plentiful under this model, but our goal is to encourage and facilitate the formation of interactive learning groups through our Nonprofit Accelerator.
Why join the KARS Nonprofit Accelerator?
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KARS Nonprofit Accelerator: Practical Application at its best
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Participating in a KARS Nonprofit Accelerator provides participants with an opportunity to receive practical information, tips, strategies and develop plans for their organization while having the added benefit of participating in a learning community with others who are going through the same learning experiences that they are.
All too often, organization founders find themselves operating in a vacuum, living on an island by themselves with no one to share their ideas with, gain encouragement from or just speak to regarding what's going on in their journey. A large part of the learning process is constructing knowledge based on interactions and conversations with others. Talking over ideas, sharing strategies, brainstorming and having an opportunity to get the support of others who are going through the same process is an important part of this process.
As part of the KARS Nonprofit Accelerator clients enhance their ability to acquire, retain and more importantly apply information through discussing and solving real-world problems and strategizing next steps based on their current situation.
Cohort Levels and Fees:
There are different levels for Learning Cohorts which are based upon the amount of experience and where an organization is in their development. Each Learning Cohort requires 90 days of participation.
**Limted grants and scholarships may be available for eligible organizations. Please contact us upon your approval for consideration.
All too often, organization founders find themselves operating in a vacuum, living on an island by themselves with no one to share their ideas with, gain encouragement from or just speak to regarding what's going on in their journey. A large part of the learning process is constructing knowledge based on interactions and conversations with others. Talking over ideas, sharing strategies, brainstorming and having an opportunity to get the support of others who are going through the same process is an important part of this process.
As part of the KARS Nonprofit Accelerator clients enhance their ability to acquire, retain and more importantly apply information through discussing and solving real-world problems and strategizing next steps based on their current situation.
Cohort Levels and Fees:
There are different levels for Learning Cohorts which are based upon the amount of experience and where an organization is in their development. Each Learning Cohort requires 90 days of participation.
- Beginning: Beginning organizations are those who have not yet filed their organizational paperwork and are in need of guidance. The following topics will be covered: organizational filings, EIN filing; creation of program overview; outline marketing plan; outline of funding/fundraising; board development and personnel requirements. Cohort fee: $297**
- Emerging: Emerging organizations are those who have filed their organizational paperwork and are seeking to begin or expand their operations. The following topics will be covered: program management; organizational management; board development; personnel requirements; marketing; sponsorships; collaborative networks; fiscal sponsorships; 501c3 application and compliance; evaluation; grant writing; funding/fundraising. Cohort fee : $497**
- Experienced: Experienced organizations are those who have begun operation but need additional strategy and support. These organizations have limited staff and are seeking ways to: expand operations, attract and train personnel, develop their board, develop and implement a funding/fundraising strategies, 501c3 compliance, program evaluation, sponsorships, collaborative networks, grants and grantwriting, strategic development and planning. Cohort fee: $697**.
**Limted grants and scholarships may be available for eligible organizations. Please contact us upon your approval for consideration.
The KARS Nonprofit Accelerator Program requires a commitment of a minimum of three (3) months for each Cohort. These are active planning, strategy and implementation sessions designed to move your organization forward and achieve tangible goals.
