Employ Prince George’s

Nonprofit Capacity-Building Cohort

The Nonprofit Capacity-Building Cohort program is

This program is designed to collaborate with nonprofit leaders to enhance the capabilities of nonprofits and to strengthen them for greater impact.

After the program, participating organizations will be prepared to apply for Standards for Excellence Nonprofit Basics recognition, a designation that is used by funders who are looking for a trusted partner to support and by community members looking for a place to volunteer.

Applications are due on July 10, 2025.

Submit your application for the Nonprofit Capacity-Building Cohort!

Apply Now

Information about the program

What the program provides:

  • nonprofit workshops,
  • board excellence handbook and training,
  • grant funding,
  • one-on-one coaching, 
  • funder panel,
  • and more.

See below for more information on program benefits.

Who is eligible for participation:

  • nonprofits that reside in Prince George’s county
  • nonprofits that serve Prince George’s county

The nonprofits need to have a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

When

The program runs from Fall of 2025 through Fall of 2026.

Cost

There is no fee for participating nonprofits.

“Participating in the [Nonprofit Capacity-Building Cohort program] has been life-changing for me as a leader of a local food pantry in Prince George’s County. Despite the demands of supervising weekly volunteers, coordinating multiple weekly pickups, and managing teams to sort and repackage food for families in need, I made time to attend the sessions—and I’m so grateful I did. The program gave me the tools to strengthen our board, correct gaps in our operations, and celebrate the areas we’ve been doing well. It was time well spent, and I feel more equipped, confident, and supported in leading our organization excellently.”
Tiffiony Keys, Director
Changing Lives Food Pantry

Learn more!

Virtual information session

Held on June 10, 2025

Topics covered:

— cohort program benefits,
— schedule, and
— application & selection process

View the slides

Request the link to the session recording

Attend a free in-person information (and networking) session

June 26, 2025 – 2 PM to 4 PM

9200 Basil Court, Room 410
Largo, MD 20774

Topics covered:

— cohort program benefits,
— schedule, and
— application & selection process

This event has already happened.

Program benefits

Participating organizations will receive:

  • 100+ page Board Excellence Handbook for each of the board members
  • Up to 40 hours of one-on-one coaching with an expert nonprofit consultant
  • A 7-part workshop series covering critical nonprofit topics, including:
    ~ Mission, Strategy and Program
    ~ Financial Management
    ~ Leadership: Boards, Staff and Volunteers
    ~ Fundraising and Sustainability
    ~ Fundraising Regulations and Legal Compliance
    ~ Legal Compliance and Public Policy
  • Board Excellence workshop for the board of directors
  • Funder panel and opportunity to “meet and greet” with funders
  • Membership in Maryland Nonprofits for one year
  • Preparation to apply for Standards of Excellence Basics recognition
  • Two $2500 subgrant awards for participation in the program

Application: helpful links

Some items that may be helpful for completing the application:

 

Submit your application today!  APPLY NOW!

More information

For more information, email Amy Coates Madsen at acmadsen@mdnonprofit.org.