(Applicable for year 2026-2027)
Participation Expectations
Selected organizations should expect to:
- Participate in weekly or biweekly consulting sessions
- Provide timely feedback and access to organizational information
- Collaborate with consulting volunteers throughout the 10-week engagement
- Be open to implementing recommendations that strengthen long-term capacity
Pro bono consulting engagements are most effective when nonprofit leadership is fully engaged and committed to the process.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed based on:
- Mission alignment with CATALYSTS
- Demonstrated community impact
- Leadership readiness
- Clarity of the organizational challenge
- Potential for meaningful improvement through consulting support
Selected organizations may also be invited to share their work at a future CATALYSTS event.
Application Timeline
Impact Collective consulting cohorts will begin in September/October 2026.
Application details and deadlines will be announced prior to each cohort cycle.
Final Note
The Impact Collective exists because many powerful ideas in our communities start with limited resources. By connecting nonprofit leaders with skilled professionals, we aim to strengthen organizations that are working every day to create positive change.
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