Nonprofit Excellence
Nonprofit Excellence
We believe nonprofit organizations are the lifeblood of our region. Nonprofit Excellence seeks to equip organizations with effective leadership and sustainability, making them more likely to thrive and continue tackling important social issues, bringing positive change to the region’s people and communities.
Candice Perry
Chief Capacity Building Officer
1124
organizations across Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh, Warrick, & Henderson counties have a “Nonprofit” IRS classification.
48%
These are organizations most commonly associated with the term “Nonprofit.” They provide social benefit; typically have a governing board of directors; are funded by sources like private donations, grants, and fundraising events; and exclude organizations like hospitals, churches, and foundations.
The Change We Hope to See
More effective leaders creating lasting impact in organizations, within their service sector, the larger nonprofit sector, and the community.
Nonprofit Excellence Partnerships
Nonprofit Excellence centers on Welborn’s impact strategy of Building Capacity—coming alongside nonprofit leaders and organizations to strengthen their effectiveness and long-term sustainability. We meet organizations where they are, partnering with those eager to grow through customized consulting, cohort learning, and leadership and infrastructure development. Through these collaborative relationships, nonprofits build stronger leadership, governance, strategy, and systems—stepping into the best version of themselves.
Our Current Nonprofit Excellence Priorities
At the heart of a strong nonprofit sector is strong leadership — and leadership develops in stages.
Stage 1
Leadership Essentials
Equipping nonprofit leaders with knowledge of key principles and competencies for nonprofit effectiveness.
Basic pillars: strategic planning, finance, fundraising, marketing, evaluation, governance
Stage 2
Leadership Excellence
Equipping nonprofit leaders with advanced skills and abilities for vision alignment, shared cultural focus on mission and an effective organization.
Stage 2
Community Leadership
Equipping nonprofit leaders to become advocates for sector change and catalysts for community impact.
Community Leadership opportunities are generally customized for the organization to meet them where they are.
What is Capacity Building?
Capacity building is a proactive, collaborative, and continuous process designed to strengthen nonprofit organizations’ leadership, skills, and resources to improve their effectiveness and sustainability.
Do you know Grow?
Grow is a platform designed to resource and empower community stakeholders from all sectors, generations, and experience levels. Grow provides trusted resources, training opportunities, and regional data.
Additional Resources
Nonprofit Excellence Path to Impact
Our Path to Impact is the process by which the positive change that we believe our communities need will be realized through the focus on the priorities listed above.