Posted
Feb 18, 2014 06:20 PM
Thirteen organizations are better prepared to achieve their fundraising goals, thanks to participation in 501 Commons’ Catalyst program. “Not only were we inspired to dream bigger by our consultants, but we were given the tools to accomplish those dreams,” said Sue Skillen, executive director of the Monroe Public Schools Foundation. “Getting to participate was invaluable for our foundation, and we know the students and staff in our district will benefit greatly.”
The team from BikeWorks share their Catalyst outcomes
Thirteen organizations are now better prepared for fundraising success with their completion this month of 501 Commons’ Catalyst program.
The 8-month cohort program helps a nonprofit organization fulfill its mission by improving internal fundraising systems and by aligning the board and staff around fundraising goals.
“Not only were we inspired to dream bigger by our consultants, but we were given the tools to accomplish those dreams,” said Sue Skillen, executive director of the Monroe Public Schools Foundation. “Getting to participate was invaluable for our foundation, and we know the students and staff in our district will benefit greatly.”
Catalyst is made possible with generous funding from the Greater Everett Community Foundation (GECF), United Way of Snohomish County and the Boeing Company. “Funders lament that nonprofits are not sustainable but these partners invested in helping organizations diversify revenues and raise more money,” said Nancy Long, 501 Commons Executive Director.
Recent Catalyst participants include:
Catalyst is made possible with generous funding from the Greater Everett Community Foundation (GECF), United Way of Snohomish County and the Boeing Company. “Funders lament that nonprofits are not sustainable but these partners invested in helping organizations diversify revenues and raise more money,” said Nancy Long, 501 Commons Executive Director.
Recent Catalyst participants include:
- BikeWorks
- Communities in Schools Seattle
- Edmonds Public School Foundation
- Environmental Science Center
- Northwest Folklife
- Monroe Public Schools Foundation
- NAMI of Greater Seattle
- Sherwood Community Services (video)
- Stilliguamish Senior Center
- The Arc of Snohomish County
- The Service Board
- White Center Food Bank
- White Center Community Development Association
501 Commons and GECF will sponsor a new Catalyst cohort for nonprofits in Snohomish County in spring of 2014. If interested, contact Karri Matau.